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BALAN Tudor

Courriel
tudor.balan@ensam.eu
Téléphone
+33 3 87 37 54 60

Professor / Deputy director

Enseignant-chercheur

Fields of research:
   - Metal forming process simulation
   - Anisotropic elasto-plasticity at large strains 
   - Parameter identification and discriminant experimental validation of material laws
   - Innovative metal forming process development and analysis

Resume:

2022...      Full professor at Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, Metz Campus (France)
2020…      Deputy Director of LCFC lab
2013-17   Senior Expert (part-time), Faurecia Automotive Seating (France / Germany)
2011         Invited professor (1 month), University of Florida (USA)  
2005-13   External teacher (part-time) GeorgiaTech Lorraine (France)
2000-22   Associate professor, Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, Metz Campus (France)
1998-00   Postdoc researcher (14 months), LPMTM, Univ. Paris XIII (France)
1996-00   Assistant professor, Tech. Univ. of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)

Bourget Q, Balan T, Becker É, Cusenza F, Demol T. Contact pressure evaluation at the interface of a shrink-fitted connection in a nuclear reactor head. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping. 2026;222(Part 2):105851.
Nivesh G, Damien N, Gabriel V, Benjamin R, Idrissi M, Rodriguez S et al. A global approach for the digitalization of progressive sheet metal forming. 2026;79(6):142.
https://iddrg2026.com/
Neag A, Balan T. Verification of flow curve determination from plane strain compression tests. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology. 2025;63:554-565.
Fays S, Baudouin C, Langlois L, Borsenberger M, Balan T, Bigot R. Compensation of billet variabilities through metamodel-based optimization in open die forging. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2024;132(3-4):1665-1678.
Fays S, Baudouin C, Langlois L, Borsenberger M, Balan T, Bigot R. Metamodel-based open die forging optimization. 2023..
https://ictp2023.org/en/
Yang Y, Vincze G, Baudouin C, Chalal H, Balan T. Strain-path dependent hardening models with rigorously identical predictions under monotonic loading. Mechanics Research Communications. 2021;114:103615.
Venet G, Baudouin C, Pondaven C, Bigot R, Balan T. Parameter identification of 42CrMo4 steel hot forging plastic flow behaviour using industrial upsetting presses and finite element simulations. International Journal of Material Forming. 2021;14:929-945.
Adzima F, Balan T, Manach P. Springback prediction for a mechanical micro connector using CPFEM based numerical simulations. International Journal of Material Forming. 2020;13(4):649-659.
Venet G, Balan T, Baudouin C, Bigot R. Direct usage of the wire drawing process for large strain parameter identification. International Journal of Material Forming. 2018;12(5):875-888.
Balan T, Becker E, Langlois L, Bigot R. A new route for semi-solid steel forging. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology. 2017;66(1):297–300.
Adzima F, Balan T, Manach P, Bonnet N, Tabourot L. Crystal plasticity and phenomenological approaches for the simulation of deformation behavior in thin copper alloy sheets. International Journal of Plasticity. 2017;94:171-191.
Adzima F, Manach P, Balan T, Tabourot L, Toutain S, Diot J. Simulation of ultra-thin sheet metal forming using phenomenological and crystal plasticity models. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2016;734:032069.
Balan T, Lemoine X, Maire E, Habraken A. Implementation of a damage evolution law for dual-phase steels in Gurson-type models. Materials & Design. 2015;88:1213-1222.
Balland P, Tabourot L, Bizet L, Sene N, Depres C, Balan T et al. Young’s Modulus Determination: Influence of Microplasticity and Pseudo-Elasticity on Metal Forming. Key Engineering Materials. 2015;651-653:598-603.
http://www.scientific.net/KEM.651-653.598
Balan T. On the numerical implementation of elasto-plastic constitutive equations for metal forming. Revue roumaine des sciences techniques. Série de mécanique appliquée. 2015;60(1-2):89-104.
http://rjts-am.utcluj.ro/#titleIssue-2015-1-2
Abed-Meraim F, Balan T, Altmeyer G. Investigation and comparative analysis of plastic instability criteria: Application to forming limit diagrams. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2014;71(5-8):1247-1262.
Carvalho Resende T, Bouvier S, Abed Meraim F, Balan T, Sablin S. Dislocation-based model for the prediction of the behavior of b.c.c. materials – grain size and strain path effects. International Journal of Plasticity. 2013;47:29-48.
Pipard J, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Lemoine X. Elasto-visco-plastic modeling of mild steels for sheet forming applications over a large range of strain rates. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 2013;50(16-17):2691–2700.
Carvalho Resende T, Balan T, Bouvier S, Abed-Meraim F, Sablin S. Numerical investigation and experimental validation of a plasticity model for sheet steel forming. Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013;21(1)
Balan T, Cazacu O. Elastic-plastic ductile damage model based on strain-rate plastic potential. Mechanics Research Communications. 2013;54:21–26.
Pipard J, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Lemoine X. Physically-motivated elasto-visco-plastic model for the large strain-rate behavior of steels. Key Engineering Materials. 2013;554-557:1164-1173.
Fansi J, Habraken A, Balan T, Lemoine X, Landron C, Maire E et al. Application of an Advanced GTN Model. 2012;589-597.
Chalal H, Balan T. Springback of thick sheet AHSS subject to bending under tension. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 2012;59(1):104-114.
Mansouri L, Chalal H, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Plastic Instability Based on Bifurcation Analysis: Effect of Hardening and Gurson Damage Parameters on Strain Localization. Key Engineering Materials. 2012;504-506:35-40.
Chalal H, Racz S, Balan T. Investigation of thick sheet AHSS springback in combined bending under tension. Key Engineering Materials. 2012;504-506:6.
Salahouelhadj A, Abed-Meraim F, Chalal H, Balan T. On the implementation of the continuum shell finite element SHB8PS and application to sheet forming simulation. American Institute of Physics Conf. Proc.. 2011;1353:1203-1208.
Racz S, Khan S, Chalal H, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Prediction of Springback After Draw‐Bending Test Using Different Material Models. 2010;1315:419-424.
Racz S, Khan S, Chalal H, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Prediction of Springback After Draw-Bending Test Using Different Material Models. 2010;1315:419-424.
Carvalho Resende T, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Bouvier S, Sablin S. Application of a dislocation based model for Interstitial Free (IF) steels to typical stamping simulations. 2010;1252:1339-1346.
Carvalho-Resende T, Saadaoui A, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Bouvier S, Sablin S. Application of a dislocation based model for Interstitial Free (IF) steels to Marciniak Stretch test simulations. 2010..
Carvalho Resende T, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Bouvier S, Sablin S. Application of a dislocation based model for Interstitial Free (IF) steels to typical stamping simulations. American Institute of Physics Conf. Proc.. 2010;1252:1339-1346.
Altmeyer G, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Investigation of some localization criteria and their relevance to prediction of forming limit diagrams. Steel Research International. 2010;81(9):1364-1367.
Rabahallah M, Balan T, Bouvier S, Teodosiu C. Time integration scheme for elastoplastic models based on anisotropic strain-rate potentials. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 2009;80(3):381–402.
Carvalho-Resende T, Bouvier S, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Sablin S. Work-hardening predicition using a dislocation based model for automotive Interstitial Free (IF) steels. 2009;1-8.
Altmeyer G, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Formability prediction of thin metal sheets using various localization criteria. International Journal of Material Forming. 2009;2(1):423-426.
Rabahallah M, Bouvier S, Balan T, Bacroix B. Numerical simulation of sheet metal forming using anisotropic strain-rate potentials. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 2009;517(1-2):261-275.
Rabahallah M, Balan T, Barlat F. ORTHOTROPIC STRAIN RATE POTENTIALS USING MULTIPLE LINEAR TRANSFORMATIONS. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 2009;46(9):1966–1974.
Rabahallah M, Balan T, Bouvier S, Bacroix B, Barlat F, Chung K et al. PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION OF ADVANCED PLASTIC POTENTIALS AND IMPACT ON PLASTIC ANISOTROPY PREDICTION. International Journal of Plasticity. 2009;25(3):491–512.
Rabahallah M, Balan T, Bouvier S, Bacroix B, Barlat F, Chung K et al. Parameter identification of advanced plastic strain rate potentials and impact on plastic anisotropy prediction. International Journal of Plasticity. 2009;25(3):491-512.
Haddag B, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Strain localization analysis using a large deformation anisotropic elastic-plastic model coupled with damage. International Journal of Plasticity. 2009;25(10):1970-1996.
Haddag B, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Strain localization and damage prediction during sheet metal forming. International Journal of Material Forming. 2008;1(1):229-232.
Haddag B, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F. Prise en compte des trajets de déformation dans la simulation de la mise en forme des tôles métalliques. Sciences, Technologies et Développement. 2008;1-13.
Altmeyer G, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Comparison of forming limit diagrams predicted with different localization criteria. Steel Research International. 2008;79(1):24-31.
Pipard J, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T, Berveiller M, Bouaziz O, Lemoine X. Modélisation élasto-viscoplastique du comportement des aciers. 2007..
Pipard J, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T, Berveiller M, Bouaziz O, Lemoine X. Modélisation Elasto-Viscoplastique du Comportement des Aciers. 2007;S5 Comportement des matériaux
Kim D, Barlat F, Bouvier S, Rabahallah M, Balan T, Chung K. Non-quadratic anisotropic potentials based on linear transformation of plastic strain rate. International Journal of Plasticity. 2007;23(8):1380-1399.
Kim D, Barlat F, Bouvier S, Rabahallah M, Balan T, Chung K. NON-QUADRATIC ANISOTROPIC POTENTIALS BASED ON LINEAR TRANSFORMATION OF PLASTIC STRAIN RATE. International Journal of Plasticity. 2007;23(8):1380–1399.
Rabahallah M, Balan T, Bouvier S, Bacroix B, Teodosiu C. Finite Element Simulation of Sheet Metal Forming Using Anisotropic Strain-Rate Potentials. 2007;643-648.
Haddag B, Abed-Meraim F, Balan T. Finite element prediction of sheet forming defects using elastic-plastic, damage and localization models. American Institute of Physics Conf. Proc.. 2007;908:227-232.
Haddag B, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F. Investigation of advanced strain-path dependent material models for sheet metal forming simulations. International Journal of Plasticity. 2007;23(6):951-979.
Cézard P, Favier V, Balan T, Bigot R, Berveiller M. Simulation of semi-solid thixoforging using a micro-macro constitutive equation. Computational Materials Science. 2005;vol. 32:pp. 323-328.
Haddag B, Balan T, Abed-Meraim F, Berveiller M. Prédiction du comportement anisotrope lors de la mise en forme par emboutissage. 2004;4p..
Fourment L, Balan T, Chenot J. Optimal design for non steady-state metal forming processes- II Application of shape optimization in forging. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 1996;39(1):51-66.