Sondipon Adhikari · Glasgow

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Computational mechanics and scientific computing

Exact and semi-analytical methods, dynamic stiffness, model reduction, and scientific machine learning.

Published journal papers, numbered 1 to 78 within this area and counting from the oldest. 78 have full text on this site. About this research · Full archive

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Accepted/In press 1 paper · no. 78

  1. Jiang, Y., Zhang, Z., Cai, J., Leng, Y., Adhikari, S., and He, Z., "Uncertainty quantification of structural displacement based on multi-response surfaces method for a long-span concrete cable-stayed bridge with damages", Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, (2026), pp. 1-14.

2026 1 paper · no. 77

  1. Adhikari, S., Bhattacharya, S., "Analytical framework for structural failure analysis of solar panels subjected to wind loads", Academia Green Energy, 3[3] (2026), pp. AcadEnergy8386.

2025 1 paper · no. 76

  1. Jiang, Y., Gao, P., Adhikari, S., Yao, X., Zhou, H., and Liu, Y., "Studies on the mechanical properties of interlayer interlocking 3D printed concrete based on a novel nozzle", Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22[7] (2025), pp. e04193.

2024 2 papers · nos. 74–75

  1. Roy, A., Chatterjee, T. and Adhikari, S., "A physics-informed neural network enhanced importance sampling (PINN-IS) for data-free reliability analysis", Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 78[10] (2024), pp. 103701.
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  2. Chowdhury, S., Banerjee, A. and Adhikari, S., "Enhancing seismic resilience of structures through optimally designed nonlinear negative stiffness base isolators: Exact closed-form expressions", Nonlinear Dynamics, 112[6] (2024), pp. 15833-15856.

2023 1 paper · no. 73

  1. Roy, A., Chakraborty, S. and Adhikari, S., "Reliability analysis of structures by active learning enhanced sparse Bayesian regression", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 149[5] (2023), pp. 04023024.

2022 4 papers · nos. 69–72

  1. Adhikari, S. and Mukherjee, S., "The exact element stiffness matrices of stochastically parametered beams", Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 69[7] (2022), pp. 103317.
  2. Chandra, Y., Adhikari, S., Mukhopadhyay, T. and Mukherjee, S., "Unfolding the mechanical properties of buckypaper composites: Nano to macro scale coupled atomistic-continuum simulations", Engineering with Computers, 38[6] (2022), pp. 5199-5229.
  3. Larsen, M. K., Arora, V., Adhikari, S. and Clausen, H. B., "Optimization of welded K-node in offshore jacket structure including the stochastic size effect ", Marine Structures, 82[3] (2022), pp. 103128.
  4. Chatterjee, T., Chowdhury, R., Friswell, M. I. and Adhikari, S., "A global two-layer meta-model for response statistics in robust design optimization", Engineering Optimization, 54[1] (2022), pp. 153-169.

2021 6 papers · nos. 63–68

  1. Larsen, M. K., Adhikari, S. and Arora, V., "Analysis of stochastically parameterised prestressed beams and frames", Engineering Structures, 249[12] (2021), pp. 113312.
  2. Pryse, S. E. and Adhikari, S., "Neumann enriched polynomial chaos approach for stochastic finite element problems", Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 66[10] (2021), pp. 103157.
  3. Chatterjee, T., Chakraborty, S., Goswami, S., Adhikari, S. and Friswell, M. I., "Robust topological designs for extreme metamaterial micro-structures", Nature Scientific Reports, 11[7] (2021), pp. 15221.
  4. Jiang, Y., Zhao, C. Wang, L., Zhou, H, Tang, T. and Adhikari, S., "Reliability evaluation based on multiple response surfaces method considering construction uncertainties of cable tension for a hybrid roof structure", ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 7[3] (2021), pp. 04021033.
  5. Zhou, H., Jiang, Y., Adhikari, S., Yin Q. and Cai, J., "Comparisons of design methods for beam string structure based on reliability and progressive collapse analysis", Structures, 33[10] (2021), pp. 2166-2176.
  6. Mukhopadhyay, T., Naskar, S., Gupta, K. K., Kumar, R., Dey, S. and Adhikari, S., "Probing the stochastic dynamics of coronaviruses: Machine learning assisted deep computational insights with exploitable dimensions", Advanced Theory and Simulations, 4[7] (2021), pp. 2000291.

2020 3 papers · nos. 60–62

  1. Chandra, Y., Adhikari, S., Saavedra Flores. E. I. and Figiel, L., "Advances in finite element modelling of graphene and associated nanostructures", Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 140[4] (2020), pp. 100544:1-39.
  2. Chandra, Y., Saavedra Flores. E. I. and Adhikari, S., "Buckling of 2D nano hetero structures with moire patterns", Computational Materials Science, 177[5] (2020), pp. 109507.
  3. Chandra, Y., Mukhopadhyay, T., Adhikari, S., and Figiel, L., "Size-dependent dynamic characteristics of graphene based multi-layer nano hetero-structures", Nanotechnology, 31[14] (2020), pp. 145705.

2019 1 paper · no. 59

  1. Scarth, C., Adhikari, S., Cabral, P. H., Silva, G. H. C. and Prado, A. P., "Random field simulation over curved surfaces: Applications to computational structural mechanics", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 345[3] (2019), pp. 283-301.

2017 5 papers · nos. 54–58

  1. Scarth, C. and Adhikari, S., "Modelling spatially varying uncertainty in composite structures using lamination parameters", AIAA Journal, 55[11] (2017), pp. 3951-3965.
  2. Chakraborty, S. Chatterjee, T., Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "A surrogate based multi-fidelity approach for robust design optimization", Applied Mathematical Modelling, 47[7] (2017), pp. 726-744.
  3. Dey, S., Mukhopadhyay, T. and Adhikari, S., "Metamodel based high-fidelity stochastic analysis of composite laminates: A concise review with critical comparative assessment", Composite Structures, 171[7] (2017), pp. 227-250.
  4. Metya, S., Mukhopadhyay, T., Adhikari, S. and Bhattacharya, G., "System reliability analysis of soil slopes with general slip surfaces using multivariate adaptive regression splines", Computers and Geotechnics, 87[7] (2017), pp. 212-228.
  5. Pryse, S. E. and Adhikari, S., "Eigenfunction expansion based galerkin approaches for stochastic finite element analysis", Meccanica dei Materiali e delle Strutture, 6[1] (2017), pp. 74-81.

2016 6 papers · nos. 48–53

  1. Mukhopadhyay, T., Mahata, A., Dey, S. and Adhikari, S., "Probabilistic analysis and design of HCP nano-wires: An efficient surrogate based molecular dynamics simulation approach", Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 32[12] (2016), pp. 1345-1351.
  2. Garcia-Macias, E., Castro-Triguero, R., Friswell, M. I., Adhikari, S. and Saez, A., "Metamodel-based approach for stochastic free vibration analysis of functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced plates", Composite Structures, 152[9] (2016), pp. 183-198.
  3. Chandra, Y., Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S., Zhang, J., Saavedra Flores, E. I. and Peng, H.-X., "Pullout strength of graphene and carbon nanotube/epoxy nanocomposites", Composites Part B, 102[10] (2016), pp. 1-8.
  4. Chandra, Y., Saavedra Flores, E. I., Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S., "Buckling of hybrid nanocomposites with embedded graphene and carbon nanotubes", Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 83[9] (2016), pp. 434-441.
  5. Mahata, A., Mukhopadhyay, T. and Adhikari, S., "A polynomial chaos expansion based molecular dynamics study for probabilistic strength analysis of nano-twinned copper", Materials Research Express, 3[3] (2016), pp. 036501:1-13.
  6. Dey, S., Mukhopadhyay, T., Adhikari, S. and Khodaparast, H. H., "Fuzzy uncertainty propagation in composites using Gram-Schmidt polynomial chaos expansion", Applied Mathematical Modelling, 40[7-8] (2016), pp. 4412-4428.

2015 1 paper · no. 47

  1. Saavedra Flores, E. I., Ajaj, R. M., Adhikari, S., Dayyani, I. and Castro-Triguero, R., "Hyperelastic tension of graphene", Applied Physics Letters, 106[6] (2015), pp. 061901:1-4.

2014 3 papers · nos. 44–46

  1. Kundu, A., Adhikari, S. and Friswell, M. I., "Stochastic finite elements of discretely parametrized random systems on domains with boundary uncertainty", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 100[3] (2014), pp. 183-221.
  2. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W. and Adhikari, S., "Surface effects on the electrostatic potential generated in a bent gallium nitride nanowire", IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 13[3] (2014), pp. 600-606.
  3. Adhikari, S. and Khodaparast, H. H., "A spectral approach for fuzzy uncertainty propagation in finite element analysis", Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 243[1] (2014), pp. 1-24.

2013 7 papers · nos. 37–43

  1. Adhikari, S., Flores, E. I. S., Scarpa, F., Chowdhury, R. and Friswell, M. I., "A hybrid atomistic approach for the mechanics of deoxyribonucleic acid molecules", ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine, 4[4] (2013), pp. 041006:1-7.
  2. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W. and Adhikari, S., "Fracture and buckling of piezoelectric nanowires subject to an electric field", Journal of Applied Physics, 114[17] (2013), pp. 174306:1-7.
  3. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W. and Adhikari, S., "Molecular structure-dependent deformations in boron nitride nanostructures subject to an electrical filed", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 46[23] (2013), pp. 235303:1-6.
  4. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W., Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Size and temperature dependent elastic and piezoelectric properties of gallium nitride nanobelts", Scripta Materialia, 68[8] (2013), pp. 627-630.
  5. Chandra, Y., Scarpa, F., Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S. and Seinz, J., "Multiscale hybrid atomistic-FE approach for the nonlinear tensile behaviour of graphene nanocomposites", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 46[3] (2013), pp. 147-153.
  6. Murmu, T., Seinz, J., Adhikari, S. and Arnold, C., "Nonlocal buckling of double-nanoplate-systems under biaxial compression", Composites Part B: : Engineering, 44[1] (2013), pp. 84-94.
  7. Murmu, T., Seinz, J., Adhikari, S. and Arnold, C., "Nonlocal buckling behaviour of bonded double-nanoplate-system", Journal of Applied Physics, 110[8] (2011), pp. 084316:1-8.

2012 7 papers · nos. 30–36

  1. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W., Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Small-scale effect on the mechanical properties of metallic nanotubes", Applied Physics Letters, 101[9] (2012), pp. 093109:1-4.
  2. Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Fuzzy parametric uncertainty analysis of linear dynamical systems: A surrogate modeling approach", Mechanical System and Signal Processing, 32[10] (2012), pp. 5-17.
  3. Pascual, B. and Adhikari, S., "A reduced polynomial chaos approach for stochastic finite element analysis", Sādhanā - Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Engineering Sciences, 37[3] (2012), pp. 319-340.
  4. Zhang, J., Wang, C. W. and Adhikari, S., "Surface effect on the buckling of piezoelectric nanofilms", Journal of Physics D, 45[28] (2012), pp. 285301:1-8.
  5. Chandra, Y., Chowdhury, R., Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S., Seinz, J., Arnold, C., Murmu, T. and Bould, D., "Vibration frequency of graphene based composites: A multiscale approach", Materials Science and Engineering B, 177[3] (2012), pp. 303-310.
  6. Murugan, S., Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S. and Friswell, M. I., "Helicopter aeroelastic analysis with spatially uncertain rotor blade properties", Aerospace Science and Technology, 16[1] (2012), pp. 29-39.
  7. Diaz De la O , F. A. and Adhikari, S., "Bayesian assimilation of multi-fidelity finite element models", Computers and Structures, 92-93[2] (2012), pp. 206-215.

2011 11 papers · nos. 19–29

  1. Boldrin, L., Scarpa, F., Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S. and Ruzzene, M., "Effective mechanical properties of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets", Nanotechnology, 22[50] (2011), pp. 505702:1-7.
  2. Flores, E. I. S., Adhikari, S., Friswell, M. I. and Scarpa, F., "Hyperelastic axial buckling of single wall carbon nanotubes", Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 44[2] (2011), pp. 525-529.
  3. Chandra, Y., Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S. and Scarpa, F., "Elastic instability of bilayer graphene using atomistic finite element", Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 44[1] (2011), pp. 12-16.
  4. Scarpa, F., Chowdhury, R., Kam, K., Adhikari, S. and Ruzzene, M., "Dynamics of mechanical waves in periodic graphene nanoribbon assemblies", Nanoscale Research Letters, 6 (2011), pp. 430:1-10.
  5. Diaz De la O , F. A. and Adhikari, S., "Gaussian process emulators for the stochastic finite element method", International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, 87[6] (2011), pp. 521-540.
  6. Chandra, Y., Chowdhury, R., Scarpa, F. and Adhikari, S., "Vibrational characteristics of bilayer graphene sheets", Thin Solid Films, 519[18] (2011), pp. 6026-6032.
  7. Scarpa, F., Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Thickness and in-plane elasticity of Graphane", Physics Letters A, 375[20] (2011), pp. 2071-2074.
  8. Adhikari, S., "A reduced spectral function approach for the stochastic finite element analysis", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 200[21-22] (2011), pp. 1804-1821.
  9. Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Reliability analysis of uncertain dynamical systems using correlated function expansion", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 53[4] (2011), pp. 281-285.
  10. Adhikari, S., Chowdhury, R. and Friswell, M. I., "High dimensional model representation method for fuzzy structural dynamics", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 330[7] (2011), pp. 1516-1529.
  11. Flores, E. I. S., Adhikari, S., Friswell, M. I. and F. Scarpa, "Hyperelastic finite element model for single wall carbon nanotubes in tension", Computational Materials Science, 50[3] (2011), pp. 1083-1087.

2010 14 papers · nos. 5–18

  1. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S. and Phani, A. Srikanth, "Auxeticity in single layer graphene sheets", International Journal of Novel Materials, 1[2] (2010), pp. 39-43.
  2. Scarpa, F., Peng, H. X., Boldri, L., Remillat, C. D. L., Adhikari, S., "Coupled thermo-mechanics of single-wall carbon nanotubes", Applied Physics Letters, 97[15] (2010), pp. 151903:1-3.
  3. Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S., Rees, P., "Optical properties of silicon doped ZnO", Physica B: Condensed Matter, 405[23] (2010), pp. 4763-4767.
  4. Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "Stochastic sensitivity analysis using preconditioning approach", Engineering Computations, 27[7] (2010), pp. 841-862.
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  5. Li, C. F., Adhikari, S., Cen, S., Feng, Y. T. and Owen, D. R. J., "A joint diagonalisation approach for linear stochastic systems", Computers and Structures, 88[19-20] (2010), pp. 1137-1148.
  6. Chowdhury, R. and Adhikari, S., "High-dimensional model representation for stochastic finite element analysis", Applied Mathematical Modelling, 34[12] (2010), pp. 3917-3932.
  7. Adhikari, S., "Sensitivity based reduced approaches for structural reliability analysis", Sādhanā - Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Engineering Sciences, 35[3] (2010), pp. 319-339.
  8. Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S., Wang, C. W. and Scarpa, F., "A molecular mechanics approach for the vibration of single walled carbon nanotubes", Computational Materials Science, 48[4] (2010), pp. 730-735.
  9. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S. and Wang, C. Y., "Nanocomposites with auxetic nanotubes", International Journal of Smart and Nanomaterials, 1[2] (2010), pp. 83-94.
  10. Potrykus, A. and Adhikari, S., "Dynamical response of damped structural systems driven by jump processes", Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 25[3] (2010), pp. 305-314.
  11. Chowdhury, R., Adhikari, S. and Scarpa, F., "Elasticity and piezoelectricity of zinc oxide nanostructure", Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 42[8] (2010), pp. 2036-2040.
  12. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S. and Chowdhury, R., "The transverse elasticity of bilayer graphene", Physics Letters A, 374[19-20] (2010), pp. 2053-2057.
  13. Chowdhury, R., Rees, P., Adhikari, S., Scarpa, F. and Wilks, S.P., "Electronic structures of silicon doped ZnO", Physica B: Condensed Matter, 405[8] (2010), pp. 1980-1985.
  14. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S., Gil, A. J. and Remillat, C., "The bending of single layer graphene sheets: Lattice versus continuum approach", Nanotechnology, 21[12] (2010), pp. 125702:1-9.

2009 2 papers · nos. 3–4

  1. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S. and Wang, C. Y., "Mechanical properties of non reconstructed defective single wall carbon nanotubes", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 42 (2009) 142002 (6pp).
  2. Scarpa, F., Adhikari, S. and Phani, A. Srikanth, "Effective mechanical properties of single graphene sheets", Nanotechnology, 20[1-2] (2009), pp. 065709:1-11.

2005 1 paper · no. 2

  1. Adhikari, S., "Asymptotic distribution method for structural reliability analysis in high dimensions", Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series - A, 461[2062] (2005), pp. 3141 - 3158.

2004 1 paper · no. 1

  1. Adhikari, S., "Reliability analysis using parabolic failure surface approximation", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 130[12] (2004), pp. 1407-1427.