Computational mechanics · Scientific ML

Thonn
Homsnit

PhD Student in Mechanical Science and Engineering

I study how mechanics and machine learning can work together to make structural simulations more reliable, interpretable, and efficient.

// Research focus

Computational
Mechanics.

My research sits at the intersection of computational mechanics and machine learning.

01

Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Efficient and interpretable surrogates for structural analysis.

02

Continuum Mechanics

Moderate to large deformation and hyperelasticity.

03

Graph Neural Networks

Learning representations for finite element simulations.

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// Latest news

What I have
been working on.

// Publications

Research
publications.

  1. 2026
    Optimization and reliability analysis of multi-purpose electric truck chassis under payload positioning variation

    T. Khansiriwong, K. Ruangjirakit, J. Srirat, S. Kongwat, T. Homsnit, and P. Jongpradist. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D, 240(4), 2090–2102.

  2. 2025
    Integrated Structural and Impact Optimization for a Lightweight 6-Wheel Electric Truck Chassis

    J. Srirat, J. Theppakdee, J. Tiemkhum, N. Karimee, T. Homsnit, and P. Jongpradist. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 1–12.

  3. 2025
    Investigation of PINN Stability and Robustness for the Euler–Bernoulli Beam Problem

    T. Homsnit, K. Kageyama, and T. Kojima. arXiv preprint arXiv:2511.19916.

  4. 2024
    Crashworthiness design of an automotive S-rail using ANN-based optimization to enhance performance and safety

    T. Homsnit, P. Jongpradist, S. Kongwat, P. Jongpradist, and C. Thongchom. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 67(6), 93.

  5. 2024
    Application of artificial neural networks for prediction of crushing performance of a Quadricycle’s S-rail

    T. Homsnit, P. Jongpradist, S. Kongwat, and P. Jongpradist. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3086(1), 060001.

  6. 2023
    Optimizing stiffness and lightweight design of composite monocoque sandwich structure for electric heavy quadricycle

    T. Homsnit, S. Kongwat, K. Ruangjirakit, P. Noykanna, T. Thuengsuk, and P. Jongpradist. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures.

  7. 2022
    Safety assessment and crash compatibility of heavy quadricycle under frontal impact collisions

    S. Kongwat, T. Homsnit, C. Padungtree, N. Tonitiwong, P. Jongpradist, and P. Jongpradist. Sustainability, 14(20), 13458.

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// Education & experience

Academic
journey.

Saitama University · Japan

PhD Student in Mechanical Science

Japanese Government MEXT Scholar. Focused on physics-informed neural networks and computational mechanics.

Virginia Tech · USA

Graduate Student & Teaching Assistant

Engineering mechanics coursework and teaching support for Mechanics of Deformable Bodies.

Gulf Energy Development PCL · Thailand

Performance Engineer

KMUTT · Thailand

B.Eng. & M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering