Bořek Patzák
Professor | Vice-Dean for Science and Research
Professor Patzák's research focuses on the design and development of scientific simulation tools and numerical methods in mechanics. He specializes in object‑oriented, parallel finite element frameworks (like OOFEM) and the creation of multi‑physics integration platforms (like MuPIF) for advanced applications in materials modeling, digital twins, and high‑performance computing.
Professional History Highlights
- Since 2025: Head of Depertment of Mechanics
- Since 2018: Vice-Dean for Science and Research, Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Since 2010: Professor, Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering
- 2000–2002: Research Engineer at EPFL, ENAC, LSC in Lausanne
Research Interests
- Numerical methods in mechanics
- Digital twins and simulation platforms
- High performance computing and scientific software development
Research Projects & Interests
- SUMO: Sustainable design empowered by materials modelling, semantic interoperability and multi-criteria optimization, Czech Science Foundation, project no. 22-35755K, Principal investigator, 2022-2024
- Process modeling for 3D printing and other additive technologies, Czech Science Foundation, project no. 20-20096S, Principal investigator, 2020-2022
- Musicode: An experimentally-validated multi-scale materials, process and device modelling & design platform enabling non-expert access to open innovation in the Organic and Large Area Electronics Industry, EU H2020 project no. 953187, Project partner, 2021-2024
- Composelector: Multi-scale Composite Material Selection Platform with a Seamless Integration of Materials Models and Multidisciplinary Design Framework, EU H2020 project number 721105, 2017-2021
- Multiscale modeling of early age concrete, Czech Science Foundation, project no. 16-20008S, Principal investigator, 2016-2018
- MMP: Multiscale Modelling Platform: Smart design of nano-enabled products in green technologies, EU FP7 project number 604279, 2014-2016
- ICMEg: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering expert group, EU FP7 project number 606711, 2013-2016
- Multi-scale casting simulations of fresh concrete, Czech Science Foundation project no. 13-23584S, Principal investigator, 2013-2015
- MuPIF - a Multi-Physic Integration Framework, Czech Science Foundation project no. P105/10/1402, Principal investigator, 2010-2012
- Algorithms for Representation of Moving Boundaries, Czech Science Foundation project no. 103/06/1845, 2006-2008
Research Opportunities
Looking for motivated students in numerical methods, FEM, and informatics. Please contact me!
Selected Publications
- Bořek Patzák, Stanislav Šulc, and Václav Šmilauer. Towards digital twins: Design of an entity data model in the mupif simulation platform. Advances in Engineering Software, 197:103733, 2024.
- J. Voříšek and B. Patzák. Gpams: A g-code processor for advanced additive manufacturing simulations. Additive Manufacturing, 65:103279, 2023.
- E. Dvořáková and B. Patzák. An isogeometric Timoshenko curved beam element with an enhanced representation of concentrated loads. Computers and Structures, 270, 2022.
- E. Dvořáková and B. Patzák. Isogeometric bernoulli beam element with an exact representation of concentrated loadings. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 361:112745, 2019.
- F. Kolařík, B. Patzák, and J. Zeman. Computational homogenization of fresh concrete flow around reinforcing bars. Computers and Structures, 207:37 -- 49, 2018.
- Martin Horák, Bořek Patzák, and Jan Novák. An isogeometric extension of trefftz method for elastostatics in two dimensions. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 0(1-15), 2018.
- F. Kolařík, B. Patzák, and L.N. Thrane. Modeling of fiber orientation in viscous fluid flow with application to self-compacting concrete. Computers and Structures, 154:91 -- 100, 2015.
- B. Patzák, D. Rypl, and J. Kruis. Mupif – a distributed multi-physics integration tool. Advances in Engineering Software, 60–61(0):89 -- 97, 2013.
- B. Patzák and D. Rypl. Object-oriented, parallel finite element framework with dynamic load balancing. Advances in Engineering Software, 47(1):35 -- 50, 2012.
- B. Patzák and Z. Bittnar. Modeling of fresh concrete flow. Computers and Structures, 87(15-16):962--969, 2009.
- B. Patzák and M. Jirásek. Adaptive resolution of localized damage in quasibrittle materials. Journal of Engineering Mechanics Division ASCE, 130:720--732, 2004.
- B. Patzák and M. Jirásek. Process zone resolution by extended finite elements. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 70(7-8):837--1097, May 2003.
- M. Jirásek and B. Patzák. Consistent tangent stiffness for nonlocal damage models. Computers and Structures, 80(14-15):1279--1293, June 2002.
- B. Patzák and Z. Bittnar. Design of object oriented finite element code. Advances in Engineering Software, 32(10-11):759--767, 2001.
Software & Frameworks
OOFEM.org (Object-Oriented Finite Element Solver)
I have been leading development of this free, object-oriented, multiphysics, parallel finite element code since 1997. It can be used for solving mechanical, transport, fluid, and multiphysics problems.
License: GNU Lesser General Public License | Language: C++
Visit OOFEM Homepage
MuPIF.org (Multi-Physics Integration Framework)
Open source distributed integration framework to create complex, distributed, multiphysics simulation workflows with integrated Digital Twin technology.
License: GNU Lesser General Public License | Language: Python
Visit MuPIF Homepage
EduBeam (Interactive, web-based structural analysis)
Web-based, interactive, user-friendly structural analysis of beam structures tailored for students and educators.
License: GNU GPL-3.0, free-to-use online software | Language: Javascript
Try EduBeam Now
PointCloud2BIM (Convert point cloud data to BIM entities)
The PointCloud2BIM library provides a set of algorithms to facilitate atomated processing of 3D Laser scans of buildings (Point Clouds) and identification of fundamental entities, such as floors, rooms, walls and openings.
Language: C++
Visit PointCloud2BIM Homepage