Malte Rolf - Böcker

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification in Biomechanics: From Soft Biological Tissue to Blood Flow provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technology in biomechanical modeling and analysis. Part I presents the foundational principles of modeling primary biomechanical systems, including the intricate workings of the cardiovascular system. This section also provides invaluable insights into essential topics such as sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, machine learning, and surrogate modeling. In Part 2, the book transitions into an in-depth examination of the current state-of-the-art in model validation techniques across a diverse array of biomechanical disciplines, including the latest advancements and best practices. Part 3 introduces current and innovative approaches for quantifying uncertainties inherent in biomechanical modeling. Chapters range from established methodologies to emerging techniques, providing a comprehensive overview of the various strategies employed in addressing uncertainty in biomechanical studies. Finally, in Part 4, the book concludes with a focus on cutting-edge methods, specifically spotlighting the utilization of machine learning and surrogate modeling for both model validation and uncertainty quantification. Through real-world applications and case studies, this book provides an in-depth understanding of how these advanced techniques are reshaping the landscape of biomechanics research.Provides an overview of the basics of uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, machine learning, and surrogate modelingFocuses on the underlying biomechanics and computational modeling of the cardiovascular systemIntroduces current and novel methods for quantifying uncertainties in various biomechanical applications

Translated by Cynthia KlohrAfter crushing the Polish Uprising in 1863–1864,Russia established a new system of administration and control. Imperial Russian Rule in the Kingdom of Poland, 1864–1915 investigates in detail the imperial bureaucracy’s highly variable relationship with Polish society over the next half century. It portrays the personnel and policies of Russian domination and describes the numerous layers of conflict and cooperation between the Tsarist officialdom and the local population. Presenting case studies of both modes of conflict and cooperation, Malte Rolf replaces the old, unambiguous “freedom-loving Poles vs. oppressive Russians” narrative with a more nuanced account and does justice to the complexity and diversity of encounters among Poles, Jews, and Russians in this contested geopolitical space. At the same time, he highlights the process of “provincializing the center,” the process by which the erosion of imperial rule in the Polish Kingdom facilitated the demise of the Romanov dynasty itself.