PhD Álvaro López Varela  

Profesor sustituto (P-SUS-LOSU)

Department Mathematics
Knowledgment area Applied Mathematics
Research  Research group Laboratorio de Ingeniería Mecánica
Research lines No data available from Curriculum Management System at UDC. (SUXI).
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Orcid id0000-0003-3898-0836 Scopus57209574245

Teaching

Subjects taught

This section shows the teaching given in degrees, masters and other officers studies in last 6 years.

Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Mathematics 1
Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
0 90
Mathematics 2 0 55
Mathematics 2
Automation and Industrial Electronics Engineering
Degree in Electrical Engineering
0 33
Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Computer Aided Engineering
Engineering Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
0 30
Machine Components
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Simultaneous Program of the Degree in Mechanical Ingineering and the Degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering
0 21
Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Machine Components
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Simultaneous Program of the Degree in Mechanical Ingineering and the Degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering
0 21
Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Advanced Computer Science and Integrated Design in Manufacturing
Engineering Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
0 21
Machine Components
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Simultaneous Program of the Degree in Mechanical Ingineering and the Degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering
0 21
Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Advanced Computer Science and Integrated Design in Manufacturing
Engineering Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
0 21
Machine Components
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Simultaneous Program of the Degree in Mechanical Ingineering and the Degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering
0 21
Subject and involved studies Distance hours Total hours
Advanced Computer Science and Integrated Design in Manufacturing
Engineering Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
0 21

EOG works and final master thesis directed

No available EOG works or final master thesis directed by current teacher since 2013 year.

Research results

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AXUDAS PARA A CONSOLIDACIÓN E ESTRUCTURACIÓN DE UNIDADES DE INVESTIGACIÓN COMPETITIVAS.GRC 2023

Funding entity CONSELLERIA DE EDUCACIÓN, UNIVERSIDADE E FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL
Main researches CUADRADO ARANDA, FRANCISCO JAVIER
Type Proyecto Programas Autonomicos
Dates From 01/01/2023 to 20/11/2026

DISEÑO Y CONTROL ÓPTIMO EFICIENTE DE SISTEMAS MULTICUERPO BASADO EN TÉCNICAS DE ANÁLISIS DE SENSIBILIDAD

Funding entity Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO)
Main researches Daniel Dopico Dopico
Type Proyecto Programas Nacionales
Dates From 30/12/2016 to 29/12/2019

Practical computation of initial sensitivities in dynamics of flexible multibody systems

Authors Juan C. García Orden, Juan J. Arribas Montejo, Álvaro López Varela
Journal Computers & Structures Vol. 325 (pages 108167 to 108167)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2026.108167

An analytical approach to the sensitivity analysis of semi-recursive ODE formulations for multibody dynamics

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Journal Computers & Structures Vol. 308 (pages 1 to 17)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2024.107642

A Multibody-dynamics Based Method for the Estimation of Wear Evolution in the Revolute Joints of Mechanisms that Considers Link Flexibility

Authors Mario López Lombardero, Javier Cuadrado, Mario Cabello, Félix Martínez, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela
Journal Mechanism and Machine Theory Vol. 194 (pages 1 to 19)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2024.105583

Augmented Lagrangian Index-3 Semi-recursive Formulations with Projections: Direct Sensitivity Analysis

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Journal Multibody System Dynamics Vol. 61 Num. 2 (pages 195 to 231)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-023-09928-2

Discrete Adjoint Variable Method for the Sensitivity Analysis of ALI3-P formulations

Authors Álvaro López Varela, C Sandu, A Sandu, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Journal MULTIBODY SYSTEM DYNAMICS Vol. 62 (pages 559 to 580)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-023-09911-x

Augmented Lagrangian index-3 semi-recursive formulations with projections

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Journal MULTIBODY SYSTEM DYNAMICS Vol. 52 Num. 4 (pages 377 to 405 )
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-020-09771-9

Parameter Gradient-Based Optimization Case Study: the Medium Weight Shock Machine
8th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics, IMSD 2026
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Antonio Rodríguez González, Vicente Meijido, Constantino Bello, Juan Dopico, Pablo Fariñas, Javier Cuadrado, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place Sevilla (España)

Sensitivity analysis of a panel deployment maneuver of a satellite with pre-stressed components
8th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics, IMSD 2026
International

Authors Juan C. García Orden, Álvaro López Varela
Place Sevilla (España)

Optimization of flexible multibody systems based on the floating frame of reference with analytical sensitivities
8th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics, IMSD 2026
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Juan Tomás Celigüeta Lizarza, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Place Sevilla (España)

Modelo multicuerpo para la simulación de ensayos en una Máquina de Choque de Peso Medio
XXV Congreso Nacional de Ingeniería Mecánica
National

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Antonio J. Rodriguez, Vicente Meijido López, Constantino Bello Corbeira, Juan Dopico Mayobre, Pablo Fariñas, Javier Cuadrado, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place Santander (España)
DOI https://doi.org/10.63450/aim.1.160.2025

Optimization and Optimal Control of a Tilting Vehicle with Flexible Parts
12th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Juan Carlos García Orden
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Innsbruck (Austria)

Parameter Optimization of a MWSM Shock-Test Multibody Model Through SRS Analysis
12th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Antonio Rodríguez González, Vicente Meijido López, Constantino Bello Corbeira, Juan Dopico Mayobre, Pablo Fariñas, Javier Cuadrado, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Innsbruck (Austria)

Flexible Multibody Simulation of a Medium Weight Shock Machine
7th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD 2024)
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Vicente Meijido López, Constantino Bello Corbeira, Juan Dopico Mayobre, Pablo Fariñas, Javier Cuadrado Aranda, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place Madison, WI (Estados Unidos)

Sensitivity Analysis of the FFR ALI3-P Flexible Multibody Formulation
7th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD 2024)
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Juan Carlos García Orden, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place Madison, WI (Estados Unidos)

Coupled Design and Control of a Tilting Tricycle
7th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD 2024)
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Corina Sandu, Adrian Sandu, Adwait Verulkar, Álvaro López Varela
Place Madison, WI (Estados Unidos)

Contact pressure profile influence on wear prediction for MBS revolute joints models
11th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Mario López Lombardero, Javier Cuadrado, Mario Cabello, Félix Martínez, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Lisboa (Portugal)

Sensitivity analysis of a natural coordinates FFR formulation
11th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Juan Carlos García Orden, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Lisboa (Portugal)

Optimal trajectory tracking techniques for single-track vehicles
11th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Alberto Luaces Fernández, Álvaro López Varela, Francisco Mouzo, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Lisboa (Portugal)

Banco de ensayos sensorizado de rodilla para la validación experimental de simulaciones de tratamientos
XXIV Congreso Nacional de Ingeniería Mecánica
National

Authors Florian Michaud, Francisco Mouzo, Álvaro López Varela, Urbano Lugris, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Javier Cuadrado
Organization Asociación Española de Ingeniería Mecánica, AEIM
Place Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las (España)

High-Fidelity Model-Based Simulation of a Medium Weight Shock Machine
IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Ingeniería Naval
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Vicente Meijido López, Constantino Bello Corbeira, Juan Dopico Mayobre, Pablo Fariñas, Javier Cuadrado Aranda, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place Sevilla (España)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49799-5_83

Kinematic and dynamic optimization of the steering of a tilting tricycle
IUTAM Symposium on Optima! Design and Control of Multibody Systems.
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Place Hamburgo (Alemania)

Discrete Adjoint Variable Method Applied to Semi-recursive Augmented Lagrangian Index-3 formulations with projections
IUTAM Symposium on Optima! Design and Control of Multibody Systems.
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Place Hamburgo (Alemania)

Sensitivity analysis of semi-recursive augmented Lagrangian formulations with projections
6th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD 2022)
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Place New Delhi (India)

Optimal design and control of the steering of a tilting tricycle
6th Joint Int. Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD 2022)
International

Authors Alberto Luaces Fernández, Álvaro López Varela, A. Verulkar, Corina Sandu, Adrian Sandu, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Place New Delhi (India)

Steering optimal design of a three wheeled tilting vehicle
1st Int. Conference on Machine Design
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Emilio Sanjurjo, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Javier Cuadrado
Place Oporto (Portugal)

Discrete Adjoint Approach for the Sensitivity Analysis of an Augmented Lagrangian Index-3 Formulation with Projections
10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Budapest (Hungría)

Optimization of a Three Wheeled Tilting Vehicle
10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Budapest (Hungría)

ADJOINT SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS OF MULTIBODY SYSTEMS MODELED WITH JOINT COORDINATES USING AN AUGMENTED LAGRANGIAN FORMULATION WITH PROJECTIONS
ASME 2021 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers an Information in Engineering Conference - 17th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics en Control
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández, Daniel Dopico Dopico
Organization American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Place Online (Estados Unidos)

Direct sensitivity analysis of multibody systems modeled with relative coordinates using an augmented lagrangian formulation with projections
ASME 2020 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - 16th International Conference on Mutlibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control
International

Authors Álvaro López Varela, Daniel Dopico Dopico, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Place Online (Estados Unidos)

Two General Index-3 Semi-recursive Formulations for the Dynamics of Multibody Systems
ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics 2019
International

Authors Daniel Dopico Dopico, Álvaro López Varela, Alberto Luaces Fernández
Organization European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
Place Duisburg (Alemania)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23132-3_48