Dr. Anders Klarbring

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Biography

Anders Klarbring is a Professor Emeritus at Linköping University with a distinguished career in Solid Mechanics, having joined the faculty in 1992. He received his Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics in 1985, focusing on contact friction problems in linear elasticity through finite element and mathematical programming techniques. His research interests expanded in 1990 to include structural optimization, where he has made significant contributions, particularly in Biomechanics. Klarbring has been actively involved in various research projects funded by multiple Swedish organizations, including the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research and the Swedish Energy Agency. His current research focuses on Cut Finite Elements, optimal design, and topology optimization for complex structural components particularly in the context of additive manufacturing. Klarbring has also chaired the Swedish National Committee for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and serves as an editor for a Springer book series on Solid Mechanics and Its Applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1992-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Served as a Professor in Solid Mechanics and acted as the head of the Division of Mechanics from 1994 to 2014.

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

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