Biography

Dr. Jasmin Jelovica joined UBC in 2017 with a joint appointment in the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He received his D.Sc. (Tech.) from Aalto University in Finland and M.Sc. (Naval Arch.) from the University of Rijeka in Croatia. His research focuses on development of computational methods for structural analysis and optimization, assisted by scientific machine learning, applied to lightweight, multifunctional structures for improved mechanical response, strength and resistance to environmental degradation.

Research Interests

Computational mechanics, finite element analysis, optimization, scientific machine learning, vibrations, noise, steel structures, welding

Current Research Work

• Structural analysis with deep learning and physics-augmented neural networks
• Machine learning-assisted structural optimization of large-scale structures
• Structural vibrations and noise
• Failure limit states of lightweight, multifunctional structures
• Low-heat input welding techniques and welding simulations
• Analysis, design and production of steel 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.
• NSERC/Seaspan Industrial Research Chair in 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

Student Research Opportunities

For available positions please visit research group’s website.

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.R, Wang, S.H & Jelovica, J (2025). Deposition of nickel-tungsten carbide composite overlays by various modes of gas metal arc welding: Droplet transfer behavior and signal characteristics. Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
• 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
• Cai, Y & Jelovica, J (2024). Graph neural network for stress predictions in stiffened panels. Pomorski Zbornik, p. 243-252.
• 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
• 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
• Karimi, M.R, Wang, S.H & Jelovica, J (2023). Characterization of cold metal transfer and conventional short-circuit gas metal arc welding processes for depositing tungsten carbide-reinforced metal matrix composite overlays. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 128, p. 2551–2570. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11955-4
• Keleshteri, M.M & Jelovica, J (2023). Elastic properties evaluation of composite metal foams. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines. (Accepted July 5, 2023). https://doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2023.2234977
• 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
• 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 assessment of nonlinear forced vibration of 2D functionally graded porous (FGP) higher order beams. Composite Structures, vol. 298, 115994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115994
• Karimi, M.R, Wang, S.H & Jelovica, J (2022). Taguchi-based experimental investigation into weld cladding of Ni-WC MMC overlays by CMT process. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 122, p. 2433–2461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09816-7
• 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
• Xia, Q, Wang, Y, Jelovica, J, Liu, C & Dawei, S (2022). Experimental study on corrugated steel–concrete composite semicircular arches under midspan loading. Structures, vol. 38, p. 1137-1150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.02.038
• Xia, Q, Liu, C, Wang, Y & Jelovica, J (2022). Experimental study on static strength of damaged concrete arches reinforced by corrugated steel. Journal of Structural Engineering, vol. 148(5). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003321
• Keleshteri, M.M & Jelovica, J (2022). Beam theory reformulation to implement various boundary conditions for generalized differential quadrature method. Engineering Structures, vol. 252, 113666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113666
• Keleshteri, M.M & Jelovica, J (2022). Nonlinear vibration analysis of bidirectional porous beams. Engineering with Computers, vol. 38, p. 5033–5049. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-021-01553-x
• Yan, S, Jelovica, J (2021) Buckling and free vibration of laser-welded web-core sandwich panels: Extreme sensitivity to weld geometry variation. Engineering Structures, 244, 1127370
• A. Babaee and Jelovica, J., “Nonlinear transient thermoelastic response of FGM plate under sudden cryogenic cooling”, Ocean Engineering, vol. 226, p. 108875, 2021.
• T. Putranto, Körgesaar, M., Jelovica, J., Tabri, K., and Naar, H., “Ultimate strength assessment of stiffened panel under uni-axial compression with non-linear equivalent single layer approach”, Marine Structures, vol. 78, p. 103004, 2021.
• F. Samanipour and Jelovica, J., “Adaptive repair method for constraint handling in multi-objective genetic algorithm based on relationship between constraints and variables”, Applied Soft Computing, vol. 90, p. 106143, 2020.
• H. Remes, Gallo, P., Jelovica, J., Romanoff, J., and Lehto, P., “Fatigue strength modelling of high-performing welded joints”, International Journal of Fatigue, vol. 135, p. 105555, 2020.
• J. Romanoff, Remes, H., Varsta, P., Goncalves, B. Reinaldo, örgesaar, M., äe-Avi, I., Jelovica, J., and Liinalampi, S., “Limit State Analyses in Design of Thin-Walled Marine Structures: Some Aspects on Length-Scales”, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, vol. 11B, 2020.
• M. M. Keleshteri and Jelovica, J., “Nonlinear vibration behavior of functionally graded porous cylindrical panels”, Composite Structures, vol. 239, p. 112028, 2020.
• J. Romanoff, Jelovica, J., Reddy, J. N., and Remes, H., “Post-buckling of web-core sandwich plates based on classical continuum mechanics: success and needs for non-classical formulations”, Meccanica, vol. 56, 2020.

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