Geometric Computing Laboratory: Inverse Design Optimization

This lecture by the instructor covers topics related to geometric computing, focusing on inverse design optimization. It explores forward and inverse design, differential equations, computational inverse design, deployable structures, material-aware design, and programmed materials. The lecture delves into concepts such as conformal maps, auxetics, and geometric abstractions, showcasing applications in deployable structures, material design, and programmed auxetics. It also discusses the optimization pipeline, simulation frameworks, and design optimization algorithms used in geometric computing research.