University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) | LAMPS Laboratory | France
Ms. Rawane Mansour is an emerging researcher in the field of mechanical properties of materials, with a strong focus on applied mathematics and computational mechanics. She is a PhD researcher at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD), France, affiliated with the LAMPS Laboratory, where her work centers on the mathematical and numerical modeling of contact, adhesion, and friction phenomena under large deformations. Her research addresses complex behaviors in nonlinear solid mechanics, including plasticity, hyperelasticity, viscoelastic materials, and biomechanical interactions such as stent–artery systems. Ms. Mansour’s scientific approach integrates rigorous mathematical analysis with energy-consistent variational formulations and advanced numerical techniques, including finite element discretization, implicit time integration, and semi-smooth Newton and PDAS solvers. She has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence throughout her education, earning top rankings during her undergraduate studies in mathematics and achieving high distinctions in advanced master’s programs in fundamental mathematics, analysis, modeling, and simulation. Her research contributions have resulted in peer-reviewed publications in respected international journals, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical relevance in modeling the mechanical response of materials under complex contact conditions. In addition to her doctoral research, she has gained valuable experience in numerical analysis and scientific computing through competitive research training at leading French institutions, working on nonlinear partial differential equations and advanced simulation schemes. Ms. Mansour has been recognized with prestigious academic scholarships and honors that highlight her outstanding analytical abilities and research potential. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding and prediction of mechanical behavior in advanced material systems, bridging mathematics, mechanics, and engineering applications. Through her originality, methodological rigor, and interdisciplinary impact, Ms. Rawane Mansour exemplifies excellence in research and is a deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award.
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