Miguel Costas
About
Miguel Costas Piñó earned his PhD at the University of A Coruña (Spain) in January 2016 with his thesis Crashworthiness analysis and design optimization of hybrid impact energy absorbers, being awarded the Cum Laude and international distinctions, and the extraordinary doctorate award.
In 2011, he graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of A Coruña, with specialization in Structural Engineering. From 2011 to 2016, he worked at the Group of Structural Mechanics at the University of A Coruña, where he took his PhD and collaborated in several industrial and construction projects.
In 2017 he joined the Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU, where he was appointed Associate Professor in 2021. His research topics include computational and experimental solid mechanics, structural optimization, metal plasticity, aluminium structures, crashworthiness and ballistic penetration.
He is also a professional classical pianist, currently working as a collaborative pianist in Norway.
Publications
2026
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Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2026)
Testing and multiscale modelling of shear-out failure in fin-plate steel connections under quasi-static and impact loading.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David Didier;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2026)
A shear-modified Gurson model incorporating anisotropic coalescence for predicting ductile fracture behaviour of hot-rolled steel.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
2025
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Cioni, Daniele;
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David Didier;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2025)
Prismatic lithium-ion cells under impact loading – experiments and modelling for large-scale crash simulations.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Cioni, Daniele;
Morin, David Didier;
Strating, Arjan;
Kizio, Stephan;
Langseth, Magnus;
Costas, Miguel.
(2025)
Finite-element structural modelling of laser welds. Application to aluminium connections in Li-ion prismatic batteries.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
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Cioni, Daniele;
Lapostolle, Lucas Jean;
Costas, Miguel;
Boles, Steven T;
Morin, David Didier.
(2025)
Influence of the state-of-charge on the mechanical behaviour of lithium-ion pouch cells under uniaxial compression.
Applications in Engineering Science
Academic article
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Edwards-Mowforth, Maisie;
Costas, Miguel;
Kristoffersen, Martin;
Teixeira-Dias, Filipe;
Børvik, Tore.
(2025)
On the ballistic perforation resistance of additively manufactured and wrought maraging steel: Experiments and numerical models.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
2024
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André, Victor;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2024)
A Virtual Calibration Strategy and Its Validation for Large-Scale Models of Multi-Sheet Self-Piercing Rivet Connections.
SAE International Journal of Materials & Manufacturing
Academic article
-
Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2024)
Quasi-static and dynamic shear-out resistance in a steel fin-plate connection: An experimental and numerical investigation.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Fernandez Garcia, Marcos;
Costas, Miguel;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Morin, David Didier.
(2024)
Numerical study on the effects of alloying variations on the crushing behaviour of an aluminium profile.
Thin-walled structures
Academic article
-
Cioni, Daniele;
Morin, David Didier;
Strating, Arjan;
Kizio, Stephan;
Langseth, Magnus;
Costas, Miguel.
(2024)
Testing and modelling of aluminium cans for prismatic lithium-ion cells under crash loading.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
2023
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André, Victor;
Costas Pino, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2023)
Neural network modelling of mechanical joints for the application in large-scale crash analyses.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
André, Victor;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2023)
Behavior and large-scale modeling of multi-sheet aluminum connections with self-piercing rivets.
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Academic article
2022
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Lyngstad, Sven Olav;
Costas, Miguel.
(2022)
C. Franck - Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano.
Music
2021
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Johannessen, Håkon;
Johannessen, Oddvar Hestetræet;
Costas, Miguel;
Clausen, Arild Holm;
Sønstabø, Johan Kolstø.
(2021)
Experimental and numerical study of notched SHS made of different S355 steels.
Journal of constructional steel research
Academic article
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Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Sønstabø, Johan Kolstø;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2021)
On the effect of pilot holes on the mechanical behaviour of flow-drill screw joints. Experimental tests and mesoscale numerical simulations.
Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Academic article
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Costas, Miguel;
Edwards-Mowforth, Maisie;
Kristoffersen, Martin;
Teixeira-Dias, Filipe;
Brøtan, Vegard;
Paulsen, Christian Oen;
Børvik, Tore.
(2021)
Ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured high-strength maraging steel: An experimental study.
International Journal of Protective Structures
Academic article
2020
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Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Lucio, Mario de;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2020)
Testing and simulation of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg components under quasi-static loading.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
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Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Børvik, Tore;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2020)
Corrigendum to “A through-thickness damage regularisation scheme for shell elements subjected to severe bending and membrane deformations” [Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 123 (2019) 190–206].
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
Corrigendum
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Díaz, Jacobo M.;
Costas, Miguel.
(2020)
Crashworthiness.
Encyclopedia chapter
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Paz, Javier;
Costas, Miguel;
Delgado, Jordi;
Romera, Luis Esteban;
Diaz, Jacobo.
(2020)
Energy Absorption of Aluminium Extrusions Filled with Cellular Materials Under Axial Crushing: Study of the Interaction Effect.
Applied Sciences
Academic article
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Muñoz-Ibáñez, Andrea;
Delgado-Martín, Jordi;
Costas, Miguel;
Rabuñal-Dopico, Juan;
Alvarellos-Iglesias, Jose;
Canal-Vila, Jacobo.
(2020)
Pure Mode I Fracture Toughness Determination in Rocks Using a Pseudo‑Compact Tension (pCT) Test Approach.
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
2019
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Kristoffersen, Martin;
Costas, Miguel;
Koenis, Tim;
Brøtan, Vegard;
Paulsen, Christian Oen;
Børvik, Tore.
(2019)
On the ballistic perforation resistance of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminium plates.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Børvik, Tore;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2019)
A through-thickness damage regularisation scheme for shell elements subjected to severe bending and membrane deformations.
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
Academic article
2017
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Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Langseth, Magnus;
Díaz, Jacobo M.;
Romera, Luis Esteban.
(2017)
Static crushing of aluminium tubes filled with PET foam and a GFRP skeleton. Numerical modelling and multiobjective optimization.
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Academic article
Journal publications
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Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David Didier;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2026)
A shear-modified Gurson model incorporating anisotropic coalescence for predicting ductile fracture behaviour of hot-rolled steel.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
-
Cioni, Daniele;
Morin, David Didier;
Strating, Arjan;
Kizio, Stephan;
Langseth, Magnus;
Costas, Miguel.
(2025)
Finite-element structural modelling of laser welds. Application to aluminium connections in Li-ion prismatic batteries.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
-
André, Victor;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2024)
A Virtual Calibration Strategy and Its Validation for Large-Scale Models of Multi-Sheet Self-Piercing Rivet Connections.
SAE International Journal of Materials & Manufacturing
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Lucio, Mario de;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2020)
Testing and simulation of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg components under quasi-static loading.
European Journal of Mechanics. A, Solids
Academic article
-
Kristoffersen, Martin;
Costas, Miguel;
Koenis, Tim;
Brøtan, Vegard;
Paulsen, Christian Oen;
Børvik, Tore.
(2019)
On the ballistic perforation resistance of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminium plates.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Børvik, Tore;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2020)
Corrigendum to “A through-thickness damage regularisation scheme for shell elements subjected to severe bending and membrane deformations” [Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 123 (2019) 190–206].
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
Corrigendum
-
Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2024)
Quasi-static and dynamic shear-out resistance in a steel fin-plate connection: An experimental and numerical investigation.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Johannessen, Håkon;
Johannessen, Oddvar Hestetræet;
Costas, Miguel;
Clausen, Arild Holm;
Sønstabø, Johan Kolstø.
(2021)
Experimental and numerical study of notched SHS made of different S355 steels.
Journal of constructional steel research
Academic article
-
Paz, Javier;
Costas, Miguel;
Delgado, Jordi;
Romera, Luis Esteban;
Diaz, Jacobo.
(2020)
Energy Absorption of Aluminium Extrusions Filled with Cellular Materials Under Axial Crushing: Study of the Interaction Effect.
Applied Sciences
Academic article
-
André, Victor;
Costas Pino, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2023)
Neural network modelling of mechanical joints for the application in large-scale crash analyses.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
André, Victor;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Morin, David Didier.
(2023)
Behavior and large-scale modeling of multi-sheet aluminum connections with self-piercing rivets.
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Børvik, Tore;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2019)
A through-thickness damage regularisation scheme for shell elements subjected to severe bending and membrane deformations.
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
Academic article
-
Fernandez Garcia, Marcos;
Costas, Miguel;
Hopperstad, Odd Sture;
Morin, David Didier.
(2024)
Numerical study on the effects of alloying variations on the crushing behaviour of an aluminium profile.
Thin-walled structures
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Sønstabø, Johan Kolstø;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2021)
On the effect of pilot holes on the mechanical behaviour of flow-drill screw joints. Experimental tests and mesoscale numerical simulations.
Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Edwards-Mowforth, Maisie;
Kristoffersen, Martin;
Teixeira-Dias, Filipe;
Brøtan, Vegard;
Paulsen, Christian Oen;
Børvik, Tore.
(2021)
Ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured high-strength maraging steel: An experimental study.
International Journal of Protective Structures
Academic article
-
Muñoz-Ibáñez, Andrea;
Delgado-Martín, Jordi;
Costas, Miguel;
Rabuñal-Dopico, Juan;
Alvarellos-Iglesias, Jose;
Canal-Vila, Jacobo.
(2020)
Pure Mode I Fracture Toughness Determination in Rocks Using a Pseudo‑Compact Tension (pCT) Test Approach.
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
-
Cioni, Daniele;
Lapostolle, Lucas Jean;
Costas, Miguel;
Boles, Steven T;
Morin, David Didier.
(2025)
Influence of the state-of-charge on the mechanical behaviour of lithium-ion pouch cells under uniaxial compression.
Applications in Engineering Science
Academic article
-
Edwards-Mowforth, Maisie;
Costas, Miguel;
Kristoffersen, Martin;
Teixeira-Dias, Filipe;
Børvik, Tore.
(2025)
On the ballistic perforation resistance of additively manufactured and wrought maraging steel: Experiments and numerical models.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Cioni, Daniele;
Morin, David Didier;
Strating, Arjan;
Kizio, Stephan;
Langseth, Magnus;
Costas, Miguel.
(2024)
Testing and modelling of aluminium cans for prismatic lithium-ion cells under crash loading.
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Academic article
-
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David;
Langseth, Magnus;
Díaz, Jacobo M.;
Romera, Luis Esteban.
(2017)
Static crushing of aluminium tubes filled with PET foam and a GFRP skeleton. Numerical modelling and multiobjective optimization.
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Academic article
Artistic productions
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Lyngstad, Sven Olav;
Costas, Miguel.
(2022)
C. Franck - Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano.
Music
Part of book/report
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Díaz, Jacobo M.;
Costas, Miguel.
(2020)
Crashworthiness.
Encyclopedia chapter
Student thesis or dissertation
-
Obkircher, Debora;
Costas, Miguel;
Langseth, Magnus;
Clausen, Arild Holm.
(2026)
Testing and multiscale modelling of shear-out failure in fin-plate steel connections under quasi-static and impact loading.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
-
Cioni, Daniele;
Costas, Miguel;
Morin, David Didier;
Langseth, Magnus.
(2025)
Prismatic lithium-ion cells under impact loading – experiments and modelling for large-scale crash simulations.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2024
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Conference lectureCioni, Daniele; Morin, David Didier; Strating, Arjan; Kizio, Stephan; Langseth, Magnus; Costas, Miguel. (2024) Testing and modelling of aluminium cans for prismatic lithium-ion cells under crash loading. DYMAT conference 2024
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Costas, Miguel; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe; Børvik, Tore. (2024) Numerical modelling of fragmentation in armour piercing bullet cores. Congress on Numerical Methods in Engineering 2024
2023
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Costas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe; Børvik, Tore. (2023) On the ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured maraging steel targets compared to that of cast targets. Additively Manufactured Ballistic Protection, FFI AMMA2023 - Additive Manufacturing for Military Applications
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Costas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe; Børvik, Tore. (2023) On the ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured maraging steel targets compared to that of cast targets. BSSM 17th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Costas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe; Børvik, Tore. (2023) On the ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured maraging steel targets compared to that of cast targets. 33rd International Symposium on Ballistics - ISB 2023
2022
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Thompson, Samuel; Costas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Børvik, Tore; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe. (2022) A numerical modelling and deep learning approach to the ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured maraging steel. Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security LWAG 2022
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Conference lectureEdwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Thompson, Samuel; Costas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Børvik, Tore; Teixeira-Dias, Filipe. (2022) A numerical modelling and generative deep learning approach to the ballistic impact resistance of additive manufactured maraging steel plates. 3rd International Conference on Impact Loading of Structures and Materials ICILSM 2022
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Conference lectureBørvik, Tore; Costas, Miguel; Edwards-Mowforth, Maisie; Kristoffersen, Martin. (2022) Additively Manufactured Protective Structures. ICILSM 2022
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Conference lectureCuvillo, Ramon del; Costas, Miguel; Aune, Vegard; Børvik, Tore; Artero-Guerrero, Jose Alfonso; Pernas-Sánches, Jesús; Puente, Jorge López. (2022) Carbon fibre composite exposed to blast loading: A preliminary study. 3rd International Conference on Impact Loading of Structures and Materials - ICILSM 2022
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Conference lectureObkircher, Debora; Costas, Miguel; Børvik, Tore; Hopperstad, Odd Sture. (2022) Shape and size optimization of a complex extruded aluminium profile for protection of battery trays in electric vehicles. ECCOMAS Congress 2022
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Conference lectureMorin, David; Costas, Miguel; Langseth, Magnus. (2022) Modelling of fracture in aluminium extrusions in large scale analyses. Nordic LS-DYNA users' conference 2022
2021
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Conference lectureAndre, Victor; Morin, David; Costas, Miguel; Langseth, Magnus. (2021) Neural network representation of mechanical fasteners in large-scale analyses. 13th European LS-DYNA Conference 2021
2019
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Conference lectureKristoffersen, Martin; Costas, Miguel; Paulsen, Christian Oen; Koenis, Tim; Brøtan, Vegard; Børvik, Tore. (2019) Experimental and numerical investigations of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg plates subjected to ballistic perforation. European Conference on the Structural Integrity of Additively Manufactured Materials (ESIAM19)
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LectureMorin, David; Reil, Matthias; Berstad, Torodd; Costas, Miguel; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) Modelling of Steel-Aluminium Components using Structural Adhesive and Self-Piercing Rivets. 12th European LS-DYNA Conference 2019
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LectureCostas, Miguel; Morin, David; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) Multi-Scale Numerical Simulations of Structural Joints with Flow-Drill Screws using a Virtual Material Calibration. 12th European LS-DYNA Conference 2019
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LectureCostas, Miguel; Morin, David; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) Modelling and Simulation of Impact in Stiffened Aluminium Panels Using Damage Regularisation. ASIDIC2019, Aerospace Structural Impact Dynamics International Conference
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Conference posterCostas, Miguel; Kristoffersen, Martin; Morin, David; Børvik, Tore; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) Testing and simulation of SLM AlSi10Mg under large deformations. Workshop of the Aluminium Innovation Hub: Digitalisation for smart processes and product design
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LectureMorin, David; Berstad, Torodd; Costas, Miguel; Hopperstad, Odd Sture; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) *MAT_258: A Through-Thickness Regularization Scheme for Shell Element Analyses – Application to Aluminium Components. 12th European LS-DYNA Conference 2019
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LectureCostas, Miguel; Morin, David; Langseth, Magnus. (2019) An experimental and numerical study on the lateral crushing of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg boxes. ESIAM19, First European Conference on Structural Integrity of Additively Manufactured Materials