Michal Kočvara

Books and chapters

1. Kočvara Michal, Kružík Martin, Outrata Jiří: On the control of an evolutionary equilibrium in micromagnetics , Optimalization with Multivalued Mappings: Theory, Applications and Aldorithms, p. 143-168 , Eds: Dempe S., Kalashinikov V. (2006)
2. Zowe J., Kočvara Michal: Free material optimization , Mathematics - Key Technology for the Future, p. 573-583 , Eds: Jäger W., Krebs H. J., Springer, (Heidelberg 2003) (2003)
3. Outrata Jiří, Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Nonsmooth Approach to Optimization Problems with Equilibrium Constraints, Kluwer, (Dordrecht 1998) Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. vol.28 (1998)
4. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On the solution of optimum design problems with variational inequalities , Recent Advances in Nonsmooth Optimization, p. 172-192 , Eds: Du D. Z., Qi L., Womersley R. S., World Scientific, (Singapore 1995) (1995)

Journal articles

1. Stingl M., Kočvara Michal, Leugering G.: A Sequential Convex Semidefinite Programming Algorithm for Multiple-Load Free Material Optimization , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.20, 1 (2009), p. 130-155 (2009)
2. Stingl M., Kočvara Michal, Leugering G.: Free Material Optimization with Fundamental Eigenfrequency Constraints , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.20, 1 (2009), p. 524-547 (2009)
3. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: On the solution of large-scale SDP problems by the modified barrier method using iterative solvers: Erratum , Mathematical Programming vol.120, 1 (2009), p. 285-287 (2009)
4. Beremlijski P., Haslinger J., Kočvara Michal, Kučera R., Outrata Jiří: Shape Optimization in Three-Dimensional Contact Problems with Coulomb Friction , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.20, 1 (2009), p. 416-444 (2009)
5. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M., Zowe J.: Free material optimization: recent progress , Optimization vol.57, 1 (2008), p. 79-100 (2008)
6. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: Free material optimization for stress constraints , Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization vol.33, p. 323-335 (2007)
7. Achtziger W., Kočvara Michal: On the Maximization of the Fundamental Eigenvalue in Topology Optimization , Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization vol.34, 3 (2007), p. 181-195 (2007)
8. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: On the solution of large-scale SDP problems by the modified barrier method using iterative solvers , Mathematical Programming vol.109, p. 413-444 (2007)
9. Achtziger W., Kočvara Michal: Structural Topology Optimization with Eigenvalues , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.18, 4 (2007), p. 1129-1164 (2007)
10. Kočvara Michal, Mielke A., Roubíček Tomáš: A rate-independent approach to the delamination problem , Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids vol.11, 4 (2006), p. 423-447 (2006)
11. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Effective reformulations of the truss topology design problem , Optimization and Engineering vol.7, 2 (2006), p. 201-219 (2006)
12. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Optimization problems with equilibrium constraints and their numerical solution , Mathematical Programming vol.101, 1 (2004), p. 119-149 (2004)
13. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: Solving nonconvex SDP problems of structural optimization with stability control , Optimization Methods & Software vol.19, 5 (2004), p. 595-609 (2004)
14. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: PENNON: A code for convex nonlinear and semidefinite programming , Optimization Methods & Software vol.18, 3 (2003), p. 317-333 (2003)
15. Kočvara Michal: A fast iterative algorithm for American option pricing , Solutions vol.6, 1 (2002), p. 57-66 (2002)
16. Kirsch U., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Accurate reanalysis of structures by a preconditioned conjugate gradient method , International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering vol.55, 2 (2002), p. 233-251 (2002)
17. Beremlijski P., Haslinger J., Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Shape optimization in contact problems with Coulomb friction , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.13, 2 (2002), p. 561-587 (2002)
18. Hörnlein H. R. E. M., Kočvara Michal, Werner R.: Material optimization: bridging the gap between conceptual and preliminary design , Aerospace Science and Technology vol.5, 1 (2001), p. 541-554 (2001)
19. Siddiqi A. H., Manchanda P., Kočvara Michal: An iterative two-step algorithm for American option pricing , IMA Journal of Mathematics Applied in Business and Industry vol.11, 2 (2000), p. 71-84 (2000)
20. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J., Nemirovski A.: Cascading - an approach to robust material optimization , Computers and Structures vol.76, p. 431-442 (2000)
21. Ben-Tal A., Kočvara Michal, Nemirovski A., Zowe J.: Free material design via semidefinite programming: The multiload case with contact conditions , SIAM Review vol.42, 4 (2000), p. 695-715 (2000)
22. Haslinger J., Kočvara Michal, Roubíček Tomáš: Optimal control of distributed parameter systems , ERCIM News, p. 24-25 (2000)
23. Ben-Tal A., Jarre F., Kočvara Michal, Nemirovski A., Zowe J.: Optimal design of trusses under a nonconvex global buckling constraint , Optimization and Engineering vol.1, 2 (2000), p. 189-213 (2000)
24. Ben-Tal A., Kočvara Michal, Nemirovski A., Zowe J.: Free material design via semidefinite programming: The multiload case with contact conditions , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.9, 4 (1999), p. 813-832 (1999)
25. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Free material optimization , Documenta Mathematica vol.3, p. 707-716 (1998)
26. Kočvara Michal, Zibulevsky M., Zowe J.: Mechanical design problems with unilateral contact , E S A I M: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis vol.32, 3 (1998), p. 255-282 (1998)
27. Jarre F., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Optimal truss design by interior-point methods , SIAM Journal on Optimization vol.8, 4 (1998), p. 1084-1107 (1998)
28. Achtziger W., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Von der Mathematik zum automatisierten Design , FAU UniKurier vol.22, 94 (1996), p. 23-25 (1996)
29. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On a class of quasi-variational inequalities , Optimization Methods & Software vol.5, p. 275-295 (1995)
30. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: An iterative two-step algorithm for linear complementarity problems , Numerische Mathematik vol.68, 1 (1994), p. 95-106 (1994)
31. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On optimization of systems governed by implicit complementarity problems , Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization vol.15, p. 869-887 (1994)
32. Kočvara Michal: An Adaptive Multigrid Technique for Three-Dimensional Elasticity , International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering vol.36, 10 (1993), p. 1703-1716 (1993)
33. Haslinger J., Hoffmann K. H., Kočvara Michal: Control Fictitious Domain Method for Solving Optimal Shape Design Problems , E S A I M: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis vol.27, 2 (1993), p. 157-182 (1993)
34. Kočvara Michal: An Algebraic Study of a Local Multigrid Method for Variational Problems , Applied Mathematics and Computation vol.51, 1 (1992), p. 17-41 (1992)
35. Kočvara Michal: An Iterative Method for Adaptive Finite Element Computation , Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering vol.101, p. 433-442 (1992)

Other publications

1. Stingl M., Kočvara Michal, Leugering G.: A new method for the solution of multi-disciplinary free material opimization problems , Oberwolfach Reports , Eds: Kunish K., Leugering G., Sprekels J., Troltzsch F., Optimal control of Coupled Systems of PDE, (Oberwolfach, DE, 02.03.2008-08.03.2008) (2008)
2. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: Free material opimization: towards the stress constraints , Oberwolfach Reports , Eds: Kunish K., Leugering G., Sprekels J., Troltzsch F., Optimal control of Coupled Systems of PDE, (Oberwolfach, DE, 02.03.2008-08.03.2008) (2008)
3. Henrion D., Loefberg J., Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: Solving polynomial static output feedback problems with PENBMI , Proceedings of the 44th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, and the European Control Conference 2005, p. 7581-7586, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference/44./, (Sevilla, IT, 12.12.2005-15.12.2005) (2006)
4. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: The worst-case multiple-load FMO problem revised , IUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials, p. 403-411 , Eds: Bendsoe M. P., Olhoff N., Sigmund O., IUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials, (Rungstedgaard, DK, 26.10.2005-29.10.2005) (2006)
5. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On the modeling and control of delamination processes , Control and Boundary Analysis. Proceedings, p. 171-190, IFIP TC7 Conference on System Modelling and Optimization /21./, (Sophia Antipolis, FR, 21.07.2003-25.07.2003) (2004)
6. Kočvara Michal, Mielke A., Roubíček Tomáš: A Rate-Independent Approach to the Delamination Problem, Universität Stuttgart, (Stuttgart 2003) Research Report 2003/29 (2003)
7. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Optimization Problems with Equilibrium Constraints and Their Numerical Solution, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik, (Erlangen 2003) Research Report 298 (2003)
8. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: PENNON. A generalized augmented Lagrangian method for semidefinite programming , High Performance Algorithms and Software for Nonlinear Optimization, p. 297-315 , Eds: di Pillo G., Murli A., Kluwer, (Dordrecht 2003) , High Performance Algorithms and Software for Nonlinear Optimization, (Erice, IT, 30.06.2001-08.07.2001) (2003)
9. Henrion D., Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: Solving Simultaneous Stabilization BMI Problems with PENNON, LAASCNRS, (Toulouse 2003) Research Report 3549 (2003)
10. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Free material optimization: an overview , Trends in Industrial and Applied Mathematics, p. 181-215 , Eds: Siddiqi A. H., Kočvara M., Kluwer, (Dordrecht 2002) , International Conference on Industrial and Applied Mathematics of the Indian Subcontinent /1./, (Amritsar, IN, 22.01.2001-25.01.2001) (2002)
11. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: PENNON - A Code for Convex Nonlinear and Semidefinite Programming, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 2002) Research Report 290 (2002)
12. Siddiqi A. H., Kočvara Michal: Trends in Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Industrial and Applied Mathematics of the Indian Subcontinent, Kluwer, (Dordrecht 2002) Applied Optimization. , Trends in Industrial and Applied Mathematics /1./, (Amritsar, IN, 22.01.2001-25.01.2001) (2002)
13. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Unique Reformulation of Truss Topology Design Problems, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik, (Erlangen 2002) Research Report 297 (2002)
14. Kirsch U., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Accurate Reanalysis of Structures by a Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient Method, University of Erlangen, (Erlangen 2001) Research Report 281 (2001)
15. Hörnlein H. R. E. M., Kočvara Michal: Free material optimization: Reading the tea leaves , Proceedings of the 2nd Max Planck Workshop on Engineering Design Optimization, p. 2-5 , Eds: Bendsoe M. P., Olhoff N., Rasmussen J., Technical University, (Lyngby 2001) , Max Planck Workshop on Engineering Design Optimization /2./, (Nyborg, DK, 12.10.2001-14.10.2001) (2001)
16. Kočvara Michal, Hörnlein H. R. E. M.: MOPED - An integrated designer tool for material optimization , CEAS Conference on Multidisciplinary Aircraft Design and Optimization, p. 87-96 , Eds: Hoenlinger H., DGLR, (Bonn 2001) , CEAS Conference on Multidisciplinary Aircraft Design and Optimization, (Koeln, DE, 25.06.2001-26.06.2001) (2001)
17. Hoernlein H., Kočvara Michal, Werner R.: MOPED - An Integrated Designer Tool for Material Optimization, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 2001) Research Report 279 (2001)
18. Kočvara Michal, Stingl M.: PENNON - A Generalized Augmented Lagrangian Method for Semidefinite Programming, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 2001) Research Report 286 (2001)
19. Beremlijski P., Haslinger J., Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Shape Optimization in Contact Problems with Coulomb Friction, University of Erlangen, (Erlangen 2001) Research Report 282 (2001)
20. Kočvara Michal: Modern Optimization Algorithms in Topology Design, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 2000) Research Report 263 (2000)
21. Kočvara Michal: On the Modelling and Solving of the Truss Design Problem with Global Stability Constraints, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 1999) Research Report 252 (1999)
22. Ben-Tal A., Jarre F., Kočvara Michal, Nemirovski A., Zowe J.: Optimal Design of Trusses under a Nonconvex Global Buckling Constraint, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 1999) Research Report 253 (1999)
23. Siddiqi A. H., Manchanda P., Kočvara Michal: An Iterative Two-Step Algorithm for American Option Pricing, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik, (Erlangen 1998) Research Report 241 (1998)
24. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: A Nonsmooth Approach to Optimization Problems with Equilibrium Constraints, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik, (Erlangen 1996) Research Report 175 (1996)
25. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: How mathematics can help in design of mechanical structures , Numerical Analysis 1995, p. 76-93 , Eds: Griffith D. F., Watson G. A., Longman, (Harlow 1996) , Dundee Biennial Conference on Numerical Mathematics /16./, (Dundee, GB, 27.06.1995-30.06.1995) (1996)
26. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: How Mathematics Can Help in Design of Mechanical Structures, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 1996) Research Report 171 (1996)
27. Jarre F., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Interior Point Methods for Mechanical Design Problems, Universität Erlangen, (Erlangen 1996) Research Report 173 (1996)
28. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: How to optimize mechanical structures simultaneously with respect to topology and geometry , Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, p. 135-140 , Eds: Olhoff N., Rozvany G. I. N., Elsevier, (Oxford 1995) , World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization /1./, (Goslar, DE, 28.05.1995-02.06.1995) (1995)
29. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: A numerical approach to the design of masonry structures , System Modelling and Optimization. Proceedings of the 16th IFIP-TC7 Conference, p. 195-205 , Eds: Henry J., Yvon J. P., Springer, (London 1994) Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. vol.197 , IFIP-TC7 /16./, (Compiegne, FR, 05.07.1993-09.07.1993) (1994)
30. Kočvara Michal, Rozložník Miroslav, Xanthis L. S.: On iterative solvers for the method of arbitrary lines , Proceedings of the Second Hellenic European Conference on Mathematics and Informatics, p. 261-272 , Eds: Lipitakis E. A., Hellenic Mathematical Society, (Athens 1994) , HERMIS '94 /2./, (Athens, GR, 22.09.1994-24.09.1994) (1994)
31. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On Optimization of Systems Governed by Implicit Complementarity Problems, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik, (Jena 1994) Research Report 513 (1994)
32. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: Shape optimization of elasto-plastic bodies governed by variational inequalities , Boundary Control and Boundary Variation, p. 261-271 , Eds: Zolesio J.-P., Dekker, (New York 1994) , IFIP Workshop Boundary Control and Boundary Variation, (Sophia Antipolis, FR, 03.06.1992-05.06.1992) (1994)
33. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: A Combined SORP-PCG Algorithm for Linear Complementarity Problems , Proceedings of the Seminar Numerical Mathematics in Theory and Practice, p. 97-104 , Eds: Křížková J., JČMF, (Praha 1993) , Numerical Mathematics in Theory and Practice, (Plzeň, CZ, 25.01.1993-26.01.1993) (1993)
34. Ben-Tal A., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: A Nonsmooth Approach to Simultaneous Geometry and Topology Design of Trusses , Topology Design of Structures, p. 31-42 , Eds: Bendsoe M. P., Mota-Soares C. A., Kluwer Academic, (Leuven 1993) NATO ASI Series. , Workshop on Topology Design of Structures, (Sesimbra, PT, 20.06.1992-26.06.1992) (1993)
35. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: A Numerical Solution of Two Selected Shape Optimization Problems, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1993) Research Report 464 (1993)
36. Kočvara Michal: An Iterative Method for Adaptive Finite Element Computation , Reliability in Computational Mechanics, p. 433-442 , Eds: Demkowicz L., Oden J. T., Babuška I., NorthHolland, (Amsterdam 1993) , Workshop on Reliability in Computational Mechanics /2./, (Krakow, PL, 00.10.1991) (1993)
37. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: An Iterative Two-Step Algorithm for Linear Complementarity Problems, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1993) Research Report 446 (1993)
38. Kočvara Michal: Local Multigrid Methods for Elliptic Problems. CSc.Dissertation, MÚ AV ČR, (Praha 1993) (1993)
39. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: On the Solution of Optimum Design Problems with Variational Inequalities, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1993) Research Report 434 (1993)
40. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: A Nondifferentiable Approach to the Solution of Optimum Design Problems with Variational Inequalities , 15th IFIP Conference on System Modelling and Optimization, p. 364-373 , Eds: Kall P., Springer, (Berlin 1992) Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. vol.180 , IFIP Conference on System Modelling and Optimization /15./, (Zürich, CH, 02.09.1991-06.09.1991) (1992)
41. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Dva nové přístupy k optimalizaci příhradových konstrukcí , Programy a algoritmy numerické matematiky 6, p. 52-62 , Eds: Práger M., Přikryl P., Segeth K., MÚ ČSAV, (Praha 1992) , Programy a algoritmy numerické matematiky /6./, (Bratříkov, CZ, 15.06.1992-19.06.1992) (1992)
42. Ben-Tal A., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Two Nonsmooth Approaches to Simultaneous Geometry and Topology Design of Trusses, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1992) Research Report 383 (1992)
43. Kočvara Michal, Outrata Jiří: A Nondifferentiable Approach to the Solution of Optimum Design Problems with Variational Inequalities , System Modelling and Optimization. Abstracts, p. 202-203, IFIP, (Zürich 1991) , IFIP Conference on System Modelling and Optimization /15./, (Zürich, CH, 02.09.1991-06.09.1991) (1991)
44. Kočvara Michal: An Iterative Method for Adaptive Finite Element Computation, ÚTIA ČSAV, (Praha 1991) Research Report 1730 (1991)
45. Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: Codes for Truss Topology Design: A Numerical Comparison, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1991) Research Report 344 (1991)
46. Haslinger J., Hoffmann K. H., Kočvara Michal: Control/Fictitious Domain Method for Solving Optimal Shape Design Problems, Institut für Mathematik, (Augsburg 1991) Research Report 278 (1991)
47. Kočvara Michal: LAME - Local Adaptive Multigrid for 3D Elasticity , Proceedings of the 6th International Conference Mathematical Methods in Engineering, p. 231-236, ŠKODA k.p., (Plzeň 1991) , International Conference Mathematical Methods in Engineering /6./, (Plzeň, CS, 27.05.1991-31.05.1991) (1991)
48. Kočvara Michal: LAME: lokální adaptivní multigrid pro elasticitu , Programy a algoritmy numerické matematiky 5, p. 68-75, MÚ ČSAV, (Praha 1991) , Programy a algoritmy numerické matematiky 5, (Alšovice, CS, 18.06.1990-22.06.1990) (1991)
49. Kočvara Michal: Local Multigrid Method for Adaptive Finite Element Computations , Mathematical Modelling in Engineering, p. 41-42, ČVUT, (Praha 1991) , Mathematical Modelling in Engineering, (Praha, CS, 18.09.1991-19.09.1991) (1991)
50. Ben-Tal A., Kočvara Michal, Zowe J.: QP3 and CGO: Programs for Solving Truss Optimization Problems, Mathematisches Institut, (Bayreuth 1991) Research Report 343 (1991)