Open-source Scientific Computing in Structural Dynamics
The University of Washington, Seattle, will hold the US 2026 Open-source Scientific Computing in Structural Dynamics Summer School from 21st to 23rd September 2026. Yes, September is still summer in Seattle!
OpenSD2026 is designed to accelerate the development of open-source computational methods in structural dynamics modeling and testing. You will gain data-driven analytical skills by applying advanced open-source computational methods for applications in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, or robotics.
What to expect
The training is designed to help you understand how: 1) the open-source community operates, and 2) to develop adequate open-source code for solving data-driven problems.
Attendees will receive the full source code of the course and lecture notes and will have the option to obtain professional training credits 3 ECTS.
OpenSD school will be held at the University of Washington Advanced Composite Center, located at 7561 63rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
Day 1: Computing in Python
- Intro to Python, numerical methods, signal processing
3 hr lecture, 3 hr hands-on lab - Welcome dinner
Day 2: Dynamic environments simulation
- Vibration control, instrumentation and data acquisition
1 hr lecture, 2 hr hands-on lab - Realistic environments via MIMO control
2 hr lecture, 2 hr hands-on lab
Day 3: High-speed camera and SLDV
- High-speed camera based structural identification
2 hr lecture, 2 hr hands-on lab - Laser measurements
1 hr lecture, 2 hr hands-on work lab
- Happy hour
The school/workshop will be based on Python programming. Basic knowledge of Python is assumed, but Matlab users should be able to catch up quickly. However, an introduction to Python will be provided.
To maximize the training benefits, the course will be limited to 30 attendees (on a first-come, first-served
basis). Early bird registrations available before July 17, 2026.
- Full-time professional: $1,800 (early-bird)
- Full-time professional: $2,300 (after earlybird)
- Full-time student: $675
The Fee covers lunch and refreshments during breaks, a welcome dinner, and happy hour at the conclusion of the workshop.
SDyPy: Structural Dynamics Python
pyEMA: Python package for Experimental and operational modal analysis
pyFBS: a Python package for Substructuring
pyIDI: Python Image Displacement Identification
SDynPy: Objects for various structural dynamics data types
Rattlesnake: Dynamic environments simulation and control
Event Chairs
Dr. Ed Habtour
Aeronautics & Astronautics
University of Washington
Dr. Janko Slavič
Mechanical Engineering
University of Ljubljana
Session Co-organizers
Domen Gorjup, U of Ljubljana, Computing in Python and High speed camera
Raman Sridharan, Data Physics, Dynamic environments simulation
Daniel Rohe, Sandia National Labs, Dynamic environments simulation
Thijs Masmeijer, U of Twente, Scanning Laser