Research in the Earls Group combines computational solid mechanics and high performance scientific computing in order to solve complex inverse problems in the presence of uncertainty. The group develops new algorithms and computational strategies that enable solutions to challenging and important problems in structural and solid mechanics. Most recently the Earls Group has been pursuing research interests aimed at developing model-based structural health monitoring strategies to assist with the management of aging infrastructure; as well as with the deployment of sophisticated new structural systems. An example of the the former case might be the collapsed I-35 W bridge; while an example of the latter would be the U.S. Navy's new class of littoral combat ships (LCS).

(ONR) Hull structure health monitoring theoretic for decision support

(ONR) Parallel stochastic search and reduced order modeling strategies in support of hull structure health monitoring

(ONR) Thermal imaging of nascent stage cracks in metal components