In my research, I specialise in computational simulations in the applied mechanics field, initially focusing on large-scale building simulations and later incorporating fracture mechanics into my studies. I conducted experiments and simulations on steel, polymer, and wood structures, comparing results and developing insights for the employment of computational design. I also study micromechanical simulations for biobased materials, aiming for sustainability and circular economy alignment.
I am involved in teaching on various levels, including the Technical Foundation year, undergraduate courses in 3D-CAD and Computer-Aided Engineering, and the Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course. I am course responsible for the Technical Foundation year and Computer-Aided Engineering.
I have also supervised multiple students' bachelor's thesis projects (2MT330) in the Mechanical Engineering program and am co-supervising a PhD student.
I also offer opportunities for postdocs, PhD students, visiting scholars, and interns to work on projects focused on the multiscale computational models of structures made from biocomposites. If this interests you, do not hesitate to send me your CV so together we can contribute to the field of computational mechanics.
My research groups
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Publications
Article in journal (Refereed)
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Bagni, T., Ahl, A., Almström, M., Canale, M., Dugic, I., et al. (2024). Modeling Results of the Quench Behavior of a Nb-Ti Canted-Cosine-Theta Corrector Magnet for LHC. IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity (Print). 34 (5).
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Pepitone, K., Kirby, G., Olvegard, M., Ahl, A., Almström, M., et al. (2023). Design and Fabrication of a Canted-Cosine-Theta Double Aperture Orbit Corrector Dipole for the LHC. IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity (Print). 33 (5).
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Pepitone, K., Kirby, G., Ruber, R., Ahl, A., Canale, M., et al. (2022). Design of a Canted-Cosine-Theta Orbit Corrector for the High Luminosity LHC. IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity (Print). 32 (6).
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Ahmed, S.A., Adamopoulos, S., Li, J., Kovacikova, J. (2020). Prediction of mechanical performance of acetylated MDF at different humid conditions. Applied Sciences. 10 (23). 1-16.
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Kovacikova, J., Ivankova, O., Drobny, D. (2016). An Influence of a Shape of a Flaw on a Value of Stress on Beams. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 837. 230-233.
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Conference paper (Refereed)
- Kovacikova, J., Ivankova, O., Berg, S., Ekevad, M., Klas, T. (2020). Computational and Experimental Analysis of Timber Beams with Different Types of Flaws. Fracture and damage mechanics: Theory, Simulation and Experiment, 15–17 September 2020, Mallorca, Spain.
- Ivankova, O., Kovacikova, J., Konecna, L. (2017). Static and dynamic analysis of high-rise building with consideration of two different values of subsoil stiffness coefficients. Dynamics of Civil Engineering and Transport Structures and Wind Engineering – DYN-WIND’2017 : Trstená, Slovak Republic, May 21-25, 2017.
- Kovacikova, J., Ekevad, M., Ivankova, O., Berg, S. (2016). Finite element analysis of timber beams with flaws. ECCOMAS Congress 2016 : Proceedings of the 7th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering. 8606-8611.
Conference paper (Other academic)
- Kovacikova, J., Kroon, M., Ahmed, S.A., Hosseinpourpia, R., Adamopoulos, S. (2021). Mechanical properties of fiberboard composite bonded with polymer matrixcomputed by mean-field homogenization methods. 25th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, August 22-27, 2021 : Book of Abstracts. 1984-1985.