Kent Salomonsson

Visiting Professor Mechanical engineering
PhD

Kent Salomonssons’s previous research has been focused on the development of micro mechanical modeling of structural adhesives that are primarily used in the automotive industry.

Central in the research is the development of numerical models. These models are used to analyze physical phenomena on a microscopic length scale. The results form a basis for the development of numerical models on a structural length scale where the fast reliable simulations are sought after.

Primarily, Kent Salomonsson’s research is directed to crack propagation and heat transfer of different cast alloys. Recently, however, attention has also been directed towards biomechanical analysis of pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury of human tissue where the micro mechanical models has been proven to be useful.

  • Born in Malmö 29 december, 1975
  • MSc in Engineering Physics, Chalmers University of Technology (CTH), 2002
  • PhD in Applied Mechanics, CTH, 2007
  • Post-doc, Mechanics and Materials, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 2008-2009
  • Assistant Professor in Engineering Mechanics, University of Skövde, 2009-2012
  • CAE Engineer, Kongsberg Automotive, 2012-2013
  • Assistant Professor in Machine Design, JTH, 2013-2016
  • Associate Professor in Computational Mechanics, JTH, 2016-

Article

Bengnér, J., Quttineh, M., Gäddlin, P., Salomonsson, K., Faresjö, M. (2021). Serum amyloid A – A prime candidate for identification of neonatal sepsis Clinical Immunology, 229. More information
Salomonsson, K., Svoboda, A., Andersson, N., Jarfors, A. (2020). Modeling and Analysis of a Screw Fitting Assembly Process Involving a Cast Magnesium Component Frontiers in Materials, 7. More information
Jansson, J., Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K. (2020). Simulation-driven product development of cast components with allowance for process-induced material behaviour Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 7(1), 78-85. More information
Olofsson, J., Cenni, R., Cova, M., Bertuzzi, G., Salomonsson, K., Johansson, J. (2018). Multidisciplinary shape optimization of ductile iron castings by considering local microstructure and material behaviour Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print), 57(5), 1889-1903. More information
Ghasemi, R., Elmquist, L., Ghassemali, E., Salomonsson, K., Jarfors, A. (2018). Abrasion resistance of lamellar graphite iron: Interaction between microstructure and abrasive particles Tribology International, 120, 465-475. More information
Salomonsson, K., Jarfors, A. (2018). Three-dimensional microstructural characterization of cast iron alloys for numerical analyses Materials Science Forum, 925, 427-435. More information
Svensson, I., Salomonsson, K. (2018). Mathematical characterization of the tensile deformation curve of cast iron materials Materials Science Forum, 925, 444-450. More information
Kasvayee, K., Ghassemali, E., Salomonsson, K., Sujakhu, S., Castagne, S., Jarfors, A. (2018). Microstructural strain mapping during in-situ cyclic testing of ductile iron Materials Characterization, 140, 333-339. More information
Jansson, J., Gustafsson, T., Salomonsson, K., Olofsson, J., Johansson, J., Appelsved, P., Palm, M. (2018). An anisotropic non-linear material model for glass fibre reinforced plastics Composite structures, 195, 93-98. More information
Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K., Johansson, J., Amouzgar, K. (2017). A methodology for microstructure-based structural optimization of cast and injection moulded parts using knowledge-based design automation Advances in Engineering Software, 109, 44-52. More information
Kasvayee, K., Ghassemali, E., Salomonsson, K., Sujakhu, S., Castagne, S., Jarfors, A. (2017). Strain localization and crack formation effects on stress-strain response of ductile iron Materials Science & Engineering: A, 702, 265-271. More information
Hansbo, P., Rashid, A., Salomonsson, K. (2016). Least-squares stabilized augmented Lagrangian multiplier method for elastic contact Finite elements in analysis and design (Print), 116, 32-37. More information
Kasvayee, K., Salomonsson, K., Ghassemali, E., Jarfors, A. (2016). Microstructural strain distribution in ductile iron: Comparison between finite element simulation and digital image correlation measurements Materials Science & Engineering: A, 655, 27-35. More information
Hansbo, P., Salomonsson, K. (2015). A discontinuous Galerkin method for cohesive zone modelling Finite elements in analysis and design (Print), 102-103, 1-6. More information
Stigh, U., Alfredsson, S., Andersson, T., Biel, A., Carlberger, T., Salomonsson, K. (2010). Some aspects of cohesive models and modelling with special application to strength of adhesive layers International Journal of Fracture, 165(2), 149-162. More information
Salomonsson, K., Stigh, U. (2009). Influence of root curvature on the fracture energy of adhesive layers Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 76(13), 2025-2038. More information
Salomonsson, K., Stigh, U. (2008). An adhesive interphase element for structural analyses International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 76(4), 482-500. More information
Salomonsson, K., Andersson, T. (2008). Modeling and parameter calibration of an adhesive layer at the meso level Mechanics of materials, 40(1), 48-65. More information
Salomonsson, K. (2008). Mixed mode modeling of a thin adhesive layer using a meso-mechanical model Mechanics of materials, 40(8), 665-672. More information

Doctoral thesis

Salomonsson, K. (2007). Meso-Mechanical Modeling and Analysis of Adhesive Layers (Doctoral thesis, Göteborg: Chalmers tekniska högskola). More information

Conference paper

Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K., Dahle, A., Mathiesen, R. (2019). Three-dimensional study of nodule clustering and heterogeneous strain localization for tailored material properties in ductile iron. Joint 5th International Conference on Advances in Solidification Processes, ICASP 2019 and 5th International Symposium on Cutting Edge of Computer Simulation of Solidification, Casting and Refining, CSSCR 2019, 17-21 June 2019. More information
Jansson, J., Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K. (2019). On the use of heterogeneous thermomechanical and thermophysical material properties in finite element analyses of cast components. Joint 5th International Conference on Advances in Solidification Processes, ICASP 2019, and 5th International Symposium on Cutting Edge of Computer Simulation of Solidification, Casting and Refining, CSSCR 2019, 17-21 June 2019. More information
Olofsson, J., Cenni, R., Cova, M., Bertuzzi, G., Salomonsson, K., Johansson, J. (2017). Multidisciplinary shape optimization of ductile iron castings byconsidering local microstructure and material behaviour. 12th World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimisation, Braunschweig, 5th – 9th June, 2017.. More information
Salomonsson, K., Olofsson, J. (2017). Analysis of Localized Plastic Strain in Heterogeneous Cast Iron Microstructures Using 3D Finite Element Simulations. Cham: Springer, 4th World Congress on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, ICME 2017, Ypsilanti, United States, 21-25 May 2017. More information
Belov, I., Nordh, A., Salomonsson, K., Leisner, P. (2017). Fin‐Tube and Plate Heat Exchangers: Evaluation of Transient Performance. 18th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2017; Dresden; Germany; 3 April 2017 through 5 April 2017. More information
Salomonsson, K., Zhao, X., Kallin, S. (2016). Analysis of the Internal Mechanical Conditions in the Lower Limb Due to External Loads. London ICECB 2016 : 18th International Conference on Experimental and Computational Biomechanics, London, June 23 - 24, 2016.. More information
Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K., Svensson, I. (2015). Modelling and simulations of ductile iron solidification-induced variations in mechanical behaviour on component and microstructural level. London: Institute of Physics Publishing (IOPP), MCWASP XIV: International Conference on Modeling of Casting, Welding and Advanced Solidification Processes, Awaji island, Hyogo, Japan, 21–26 June, 2015. More information
Amouzgar, K., Cenanovic, M., Salomonsson, K. (2015). Multi-objective optimization of material model parameters of an adhesive layer by using SPEA2. 11th World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO-11). More information
Olofsson, J., Salomonsson, K., Svensson, I. (2015). The multi-scale closed chain of simulations – incorporating local variations in microstructure into finite element simulations. Cham: Springer, TMS2015, 144th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Orlando, FL, USA, March 15-19, 2015. More information
Salomonsson, K., Andersson, T. (2010). Weighted Potential Methodology for Mixed Mode Cohesive Laws. MECOM DEL BICENTENARIO, IX Argentinian Congress on Computational Mechanics. More information
Pesämaa, O., Abbasian, S., Rylander, D., Salomonsson, K. (2009). Attitudes to change in Gnosjöregion. MECOM DEL BICENTENARIO, IX Argentinian Congress on Computational Mechanics. More information
Salomonsson, K., Stigh, U. (2007). On the apparent influence of the adherends on the fracture toughness of adhesive layers. The 28th Risø international symposium on materials science. More information
Högberg, L., Salomonsson, K. (2006). Simulation of an adhesive layer using a novel mixed mode cohesive law. CDCM 2006-Conference on Damage in Composite Materials. More information
Salomonsson, K., Andersson, T. (2006). Simulation of crack initiation and propagation in an adhesive layer using a meso-mechanical model. 27th Risø International Symposium on Materials Science, Polymer Composite Materials for Wind Power Turbines. More information
Andersson, T., Salomonsson, K. (2004). Meso-Mechanical Modelling Of Thin Adhesive Layers. ECF15. More information

Other publications

Jansson, J., Salomonsson, K., Olofsson, J. . Voxel-based semi-multiscale finite element analysis using elastic subdomain homogenization. More information
Arjomandi Rad, M., Cenanovic, M., Salomonsson, K. . A CAD-based image regression database enabling real-time prediction early in the design process, a case study on the airbag design process. More information

Report

Kasvayee, K., Ghassemali, E., Salomonsson, K., Jarfors, A. (2015). Microstructural strain distribution in ductile iron; Comparison between finite element simulation and digital image correlation measurements. Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering More information
Kasvayee, K., Ghassemali, E., Salomonsson, K., Jarfors, A. (2015). Microstructural strain localization and crack evolution in ductile iron. Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering More information