Multiscale Phase Field Modeling: Extending Classical FEA for Microstructure and Damage Driven Problems

We’re pleased to announce that Materials Design’s Dr. Alexander Mavromaras will be speaking at the NAFEMS NORDIC 2026 in Gothenburg, presenting:

“Multiscale Phase Field Modeling: Extending Classical FEA for Microstructure and Damage Driven Problems”

This presentation explores how phase field modeling can extend traditional finite element analysis (FEA) workflows by enabling the simulation of evolving microstructures, moving interfaces, oxidation, crack formation, and coupled degradation processes that are difficult to capture with classical continuum approaches alone.

The talk will also highlight a practical multiscale simulation workflow connecting first-principles density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics, machine learned interatomic potentials, and mesoscale phase field simulations to support more predictive engineering simulations and deeper insight into material degradation and component performance.

A featured application examines zirconium oxidation, where oxide growth, stress evolution, and crack formation are strongly influenced by underlying microstructure and coupled chemical-mechanical effects.

Here is the full abstract:

Multiscale Phase Field Modeling- Extending Classical FEA for Microstructure and Damage Dri.

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Conference website: NAFEMS NORDIC 2026 Conference Website

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