Basic Information

Email Address

• Email Address

  han.jike.8rkyoto-u.ac.jp

Professional Memberships

• International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM)
• International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO)
• Japanese Society of Developmental Biologists
• Japan Association for Computational Mechanics
• The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Japan Society of Civil Engineers
• Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science

Academic Degree

• 25 Mar. 2021

  東北大学修士（工学）
• 25 Sep. 2023

  東北大学博士（工学）

Academic Resume (Graduate Schools)

• 東北大学, 大学院工学研究科博士前期課程土木工学専攻, 修了
• 東北大学, 大学院工学研究科博士後期課程土木工学専攻, 修了

Academic Resume (Undergraduate School/Majors)

• 東北大学, 工学部建築・社会環境工学科, 卒業

High School

• High School

  Shonan Senior High School

Research History

• From Apr. 2026, To Present

  Kyoto University, The Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, Program-Specific Associate Professor (Hakubi)
• From Jun. 2024, To Mar. 2026

  Kyoto University, Graduate School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Program-Specific Assistant Professor
• From Apr. 2024, To May 2024

  Kyoto University, Graduate School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Program-Specific Researcher
• From Oct. 2023, To Mar. 2024

  Tohoku University, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, JSPS PD
• From Sep. 2023, To Mar. 2024

  RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Applied Mechanics, Guest Researcher
• From Apr. 2022, To Sep. 2023

  Tohoku University, Graduate School of Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, JSPS DC2

Language of Instruction

• English
• Chinese
• Japanese

ID,URL

• ORCID ID

  0000-0002-7535-7202

• J-Global ID

  202301000963143980

• Researcher number

  31007826

• External link

  https://www.osdel.me.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

researchmap URL

• https://researchmap.jp/jikehan

Research

Research Topics, Overview of the research

• Research Topics

  My research focuses on developing computational methods for simulating complex mechanical behavior, such as large deformation, plasticity, and damage.
  I work on topology optimization techniques for nonlinear and multi-material systems, and I also develop mathematical models of growth and recovery of biological materials using continuum mechanics and multiphysics approaches.

Research Interests

• Computational Mechanics
• Applied Mechanics
• Damage Mechanics
• Finite Element Method
• Particle Method
• Topology optimization

Research Areas

• Informatics, Computational science, Computational Mechanics
• Manufacturing technology (mechanical, electrical/electronic, chemical engineering), Design engineering, Structural Optimization
• Social infrastructure (civil Engineering, architecture, disaster prevention), Structural and seismic engineering, Applied Mechanics

Papers

• Finite Strain Elastoplastic Topology Optimization Using Subloading Surface Model

  Jike Han; Kenjiro Terada

  Advances and Challenges in Computational Mechanics, 2025, Invited, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Extended discrete material optimization: A generalized framework for multi-material topology optimization of nonlinear material constitutive models

  Jike Han; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Apr. 2026, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

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• A general formulation of topology optimization for nonlinear materials incorporating internal variables by the continuous adjoint method

  Jike Han; Seishiro Matsubara; Tsuguo Kondoh; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Oct. 2025, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

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• Tension-compression asymmetry based on different energy decompositions within a gradient-extended two-surface damage-plasticity framework

  Jian Zhang; Jike Han; Qinghua Zhang; Stefanie Reese; Tim Brepols

  Computational Mechanics, Jun. 2025, Peer-reviewed

  
• A thermal-mechanical coupling-inspired inelastic constitutive law for the growth and atrophy of biological soft tissues

  Jike Han; Yuka Yokoyama; Taiji Adachi; Shinji Nishiwaki

  Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Sep. 2025, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

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• Multi-material topology optimization based on finite strain subloading surface nonlocal elastoplasticity

  Jike Han; Yuki Yamakawa; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Jul. 2025, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

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• Topology optimization for nonlocal elastoplasticity at finite strain

  Jike Han; Kozo Furuta; Tsuguo Kondoh; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Feb. 2025, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

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• Topology optimization with a finite strain nonlocal damage model using the continuous adjoint method

  Jike Han; Kozo Furuta; Tsuguo Kondoh; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Dec. 2024, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Topology optimization of finite strain elastoplastic materials using continuous adjoint method: Formulation, implementation, and applications

  Jike Han; Kozo Furuta; Tsuguo Kondoh; Shinji Nishiwaki; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Sep. 2024, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• A diffusive-discrete crack transition scheme for ductile fracture at finite strain

  Jike Han; Yuichi Shintaku; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 27 Jun. 2024, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Diffusive-discrete crack transition without remeshing achieved by extended B-spline-based implicit material point method

  Riichi Sugai; Jike Han; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Mar. 2024, Peer-reviewed

  
• Crack phase-field enhanced finite cover method for dynamic fracture at finite strain

  Jike Han; Daigo Hirayama; Yuichi Shintaku; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 17 Oct. 2023, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Local mechanical characterization and fracture prediction modeling for resistance spot-welded joints of advanced high-strength steel

  Zhenduo Yao; Masaki Omiya; Ninshu Ma; Shinnosuke Nishi; Kenji Takada; Kazuaki Okato; Kai Oide; Takaya Kobayashi; Jike Han; Kenjiro Terada

  Materials Today Communications, Aug. 2023, Peer-reviewed

  
• Extended B-spline-based implicit material point method enhanced by F-bar projection method to suppress pressure oscillation

  Riichi Sugai; Jike Han; Yuya Yamaguchi; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 15 Jun. 2023, Peer-reviewed

  
• Gradient damage model for ductile fracture introducing degradation of damage hardening modulus: implementation and experimental investigations

  Jike Han; Seishiro Matsubara; Shinnosuke Nishi; Kenji Takada; Mayu Muramatsu; Masaki Omiya; Kensuke Ogawa; Kai Oide; Takaya Kobayashi; Masanobu Murata; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  International Journal of Fracture, Apr. 2023, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• A transition scheme from diffusive to discrete crack topologies at finite strain during the course of a staggered iterative procedure

  Jike Han; Yuichi Shintaku; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 30 Mar. 2023, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Variational crack phase-field model for ductile fracture with elastic and plastic damage variables

  Jike Han; Seishiro Matsubara; Shuji Moriguchi; Kenjiro Terada

  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Oct. 2022, Peer-reviewed, Lead author, Corresponding author

  
• Influence of strength and notch shape on crack initiation and propagation behavior of advanced high strength steel sheets

  Masaki Omiya; Seiya Arakawa; Zhenduo Yao; Mayu Muramatsu; Shinnosuke Nishi; Kenji Takada; Masanobu Murata; Kazuaki Okato; Kensuke Ogawa; Kai Oide; Takaya Kobayashi; Jike Han; Kenjiro Terada

  Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Aug. 2022, Peer-reviewed

  
• Crack phase-field model equipped with plastic driving force and degrading fracture toughness for ductile fracture simulation

  Jike Han; Seishiro Matsubara; Shuji Moriguchi; Michael Kaliske; Kenjiro Terada

  Computational Mechanics, 23 Sep. 2021, Peer-reviewed, Lead author

  
• Incorporation of gradient-enhanced microplane damage model into isogeometric analysis

  Jike Han; Bo Yin; Michael Kaliske; Kenjiro Tarada

  Engineering Computations, 17 Aug. 2021, Peer-reviewed, Lead author

  

Awards

• 06 Nov. 2025

  Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Certificate of Merit for Best Presentation
• 25 Sep. 2025

  Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science, Presentation Awards of JSCES conference
• 19 May 2025

  Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Yoshida Research Encouragement Award
• 14 May 2025

  Kensetsu-Kogaku-Kenkyu Promotion Association, Kensetsu-Kogaku-Kenkyu Encouragement Award
• 22 May 2024

  Asian Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Young Scientist Award
• 22 May 2024

  Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science, PhD Thesis Award
• 26 Mar. 2024

  Tohoku University, President's Award
• 01 Sep. 2023

  Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science, Presentation Awards of JSCES conference
• 02 Jun. 2022

  Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science, JSCES Scholarship Award
• 01 Oct. 2021

  Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Applied Mechanics Symposium Presentation Award
• 19 May 2021

  Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science, Young Researcher Paper Award

External funds: Kakenhi

• Construction of creative design method of new functional structures using crack initiation/growth and finite deformation

  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

  Medium-sized Section 18:Mechanics of materials, production engineering, design engineering, and related fields

  Kyoto University

  Shinji Nishiwaki

  From 30 Jun. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2025, Project Closed

  トポロジー最適化;構造創成;構造メタマテリアル;き裂の発生・進展;有限変形

  https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/grant/KAKENHI-PROJECT-22K18755/
• Development of multi-material topology optimization framework for nonlinear materials

  Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

  Basic Section 18030:Design engineering-related

  Kyoto University

  韓 霽珂

  From 01 Apr. 2025, To 31 Mar. 2028, Granted

  数理最適化;最適設計;材料非線形性;有限要素法;連続体力学

  https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/grant/KAKENHI-PROJECT-25K17528/

Education

Teaching subject(s)

• From 01 Apr. 2025, To 31 Mar. 2026

  Mechanical and System Engineering Laboratory 3

  5058, Spring, Faculty of Engineering, 1
• From 01 Apr. 2025, To 31 Mar. 2026

  Mechanical and System Engineering Laboratory 3

  5058, Fall, Faculty of Engineering, 1
• From 01 Apr. 2025, To 31 Mar. 2026

  Exercise for Machine Shop Practice

  5061, Fall, Faculty of Engineering, 1