Jasmin Jelovica

Associate Professor

B.Sc., M.Sc. (Naval Arch.), University of Rijeka, Croatia; D.Sc. (Tech.), Aalto University, Finland, NSERC/Seaspan Industrial Research Chair in Intelligent and Green Marine Vessels (IGMVs)

Research Interests

• Computational mechanics
• Finite element analysis
• Topology optimization
• Scientific machine learning
• Data-driven computing and model reduction
• Marine structures and ship production

Current Research Work:

• Structural analysis with deep learning and physics-augmented neural networks
• Machine learning-assisted topology optimization of large-scale structures
• Structural vibrations and underwater noise
• Failure limit states of lightweight structures
• Low-heat input welding techniques and welding simulations
• Analysis, design and production of marine structures
• Effects of marine environment on ships

Awards & Recognitions:

• International Ship and Offshore Structures Society (ISSC), Outstanding Member, 2022-2025
• Deputy Editor, Journal of Ocean Engineering, 2025-pres.
• Industrial Research Chair for Intelligent and Green Marine Vessels, 2020-2025
• Dissertation Year Fellowship, Aalto University, 2014
• Graduate School Research Award, Aalto University, 2013
• Graduate School Scholarship, Aalto University, 2009-2013
• Top Student of the Year Award, University of Rijeka, 2003-2007

Selected Publications

• Cai, Y. & Jelovica, J. (2025) Heterogeneous graph representation of stiffened panels with non-uniform boundary conditions and loads. Accepted in Engineering with Computers, October, 2025.
• Yan, S. & Jelovica, J. (2025) KATO: Neural-reparameterized topology optimization using convolutional Kolmogorov-Arnold network for stress minimization. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 126:e70034,  https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.70034
• Mokhtari, N., Cai. Y. & Jelovica, J. (2025) Comparison of deep learning techniques for prediction of stress distribution in stiffened panels. Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 215, Part A, 113494, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2025.113494
• Yan, S. & Jelovica, J. (2025) Stress and frequency optimization of prismatic sandwich beams with structural joints: Improvements through accelerated topology optimization. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, https://doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2025.2508329
• Karimi, M., Mokhtari, N. & Jelovica, J. (2025) Deep learning for predicting welding distortions in T-joints. Welding in the World, Vol. 69, p. 2483–2507, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-025-02056-9
• Cai, Y., Mokhtari, N. & Jelovica, J. (2025). Comparison of a few deep learning models for stress predictions in stiffened panels. 10th International Conference on Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT), Lisbon, Portugal, May 2025.
• Yan, S. & Jelovica, J. (2025). Neural-reparameterized topology optimization of a tugboat thruster foundation frame for stress reduction and computational efficiency. 10th International Conference on Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT), Lisbon, Portugal, May 2025.
• Venkateshwaran, A., Deo, I.K., Jelovica, J. & Jaiman, R.K. (2024). A multi-objective optimization framework for reducing the impact of ship noise on marine mammals. Ocean Engineering, vol. 310, part 2, 118687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.118687
• Cai, Y. & Jelovica, J. (2024). Efficient graph representation in graph neural networks for stress predictions in stiffened panels. Thin-Walled Structures, vol. 203, 112157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2024.112157
• Bisheh, H. & Jelovica, J. (2024). Analytical assessment of wave dynamics for natural fiber-reinforced composite plates. European Journal of Mechanics / A Solids, vol. 106, 105280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2024.105280
• Mallik, W., Jelovica, J. & Jaiman, R.K. (2024). Deep neural network for learning wave scattering and interference of underwater acoustics. Physics of Fluids, vol. 36, 017137. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0188250
• Babaee, A. & Jelovica, J. (2024). Nonlinear two-dimensional transient thermoelastic analysis of functionally graded composite plates subjected to localised cooling loads. Thin-Walled Structures, vol. 195, 111370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2023.111370
• Jelovica, J. & Cai, Y. (2024). Improved multi-objective structural optimization with adaptive repair-based constraint handling. Engineering Optimization, vol. 56(1), p. 118-137. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2022.2147518
• Venkateshwaran, A., Deo, I.K., Jaiman, R.K. & Jelovica, J. (2024). Multi-objective ship voyage optimization framework for underwater noise emission. Proc. 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Singapore, June 2024.
• Cai, Y. & Jelovica, J. (2023). Neural network-enabled discovery of mapping between variables and constraints for improved repair-based constraint handling in multi-objective structural optimization. Knowledge-Based Systems, vol. 280, 111032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2023.111032
• Babaee, A. & Jelovica, J. (2023). Large amplitude vibration of annular and circular FG plates under cooling thermal shocks. Thin-Walled Structures, vol. 182, 110142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.110142
• Keleshteri, M.M. & Jelovica, J. (2023). Machine learning-based prediction of sound transmission loss of tubular cell core sandwich panels. 29th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Prague, Czechia, July 2023. (Accepted)
• Cai, Y. & Jelovica, J. (2023). Comparison of metaheuristic algorithms and constraint handling approaches for multi-objective optimization of a tanker. Proc. 9th International Conference on Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT), Gothenburg, Sweden, April 2023.
• Mallik, W., Jaiman, R.K. & Jelovica, J. (2022). Predicting transmission loss in underwater acoustics using convolutional recurrent autoencoder network. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, vol. 152, 1627. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0013894
• Putranto, T., Kõrgesaar, M. & Jelovica, J. (2022). Ultimate strength assessment of stiffened panels using equivalent single layer approach under combined in-plane compression and shear. Thin-Walled Structures, vol. 120, 109943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.109943
• Keleshteri, M.M. & Jelovica, J. (2022). Analytical solution for vibration and buckling of cylindrical sandwich panels with improved FG metal foam core. Engineering Structures, vol. 266, 114580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114580
• Yan, S. & Jelovica, J. (2022). Topology optimization of joints between prismatic sandwich panels and girders under in-plane and bending loads. Proc. 41st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Hamburg, Germany, June 2022.
• Cai, Y. & Jelovica, J. (2022). Structural optimization of ships: Benchmark study of metaheuristic algorithms and constraint handling approaches. Proc. 41st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Hamburg, Germany, June 2022.

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