Division of Solid Mechanics (SOLMEK)
Mechanics is one of the fundamentals of engineering science. It deals with motion and equilibrium of bodies. Solid mechanics considers all aspects of the behavior of deformable bodies under loads.
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Education
Our teaching includes basic mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as basic solid mechanics. We also offer a large number of advanced courses in, for instance, continuum mechanics, finite element methods, mechanics of materials, multibody dynamics, structural optimization and biomechanics.
Do you have a thesis project at a company?
If you have a thesis project at a company and need an academic supervisor and examiner in the fields of Mechanics or Solid Mechanics, contact professor
Jonas Stålhand, jonas.stalhand@liu.se
Jonas Stålhand, jonas.stalhand@liu.se
Research
The interests of the Division of Solid Mechanics include theoretical and computational aspects of continuum mechanics, structural mechanics, multibody dynamics and thermodynamics. In particular, research is performed in the subfields of structural optimization, biomechanics, structural integrity of air vehicles and high temperature mechanics.
Recent publications
2026
Contact
Head of Division
Director of Studies
Director of studies
General information
Address
Visiting Address
Division of Solid Mechanics
Hans Meijers väg
A Building, entrance 13-19, Campus Valla
Linköping, Sweden
Postal Address
Linköping University
Department of Management and Engineering
Division of Solid Mechanics
Division of Solid Mechanics
581 83 Linköping
Sweden
Staff at the Division of Solid Mechanics
All staff at the Division of Solid Mechanics
Industrial PhD students
Industrial PhD students strengthen the link between our research and the real-world challenges faced by industry. By enabling an employee to combine their role within a company with doctoral studies at Linköping University, companies gain access to new knowledge, research expertise, and close collaboration with academia.
For companies, an industrial PhD student is a long-term investment in both competence and innovation. At the same time, the employee has the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and explore research questions that are strategically important to the business.
At the Division of Solid Mechanics, we collaborate closely with industry through several industrial PhD students. Below you can meet the industrial PhD students affiliated with the division.
Professors emeriti
Our professors emeriti contribute extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and valuable perspectives in solid mechanics. Through their continued affiliation with the division, they contribute to research, knowledge exchange and the academic environment.
Below you can see the professors emeriti affiliated with the Division of Solid Mechanics.
