Shikui Chen joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University in Fall 2013. His research encompasses both the theoretical development and practical application of topology optimization, computational design, and PDE-constrained optimization. His work includes customized medical devices for vascular disease treatment, supported by the NIH; topology optimization and advanced additive manufacturing of electric machines, supported by the NSF, DOE, and GE; topology optimization of soft robotic systems; and simulation-based design under uncertainty.

Dr. Chen is a member of ASME and AIAA. He received the ASME Compliant Mechanisms Award in both 2007 and 2025 at the 31st and 49th ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conferences, respectively.

Professor Shikui Chen’s research spans both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of topology optimization, PDE-constrained optimization, and computational design. His work focuses on developing advanced design methods for customized medical devices, electric machines and additive manufacturing, soft robotic systems, and simulation-based design under uncertainty.

Research Areas:

• Advanced Energy
• Design & Manufacturing
• Robotics
  
  

Research Interests:

• AI-Accelerated Topology Optimization
• Quantum Computing for Structure Design
• Soft Robotics and Smart Materials