Finite Element Method (FEM) Simulations
Focus: Simulating mechanical stress fields induced by tumor growth and their effects on surrounding tissues using FEM-based tools.
Key Contributions:
Developed complex models in Abaqus API to study deformation and stress distribution caused by directional and radial tumor-induced forces.
Addressed issues in meshing and material property assignment to ensure computational stability and accuracy of the simulations.
Incorporated realistic boundary conditions, such as variable pressure distributions and nonlinear material properties, to replicate in vivo conditions.
Significance: These simulations provided insights into the mechanical interactions between tumors and their microenvironment, contributing to hypotheses on how mechanical stress influences tumor progression and metastasis.
