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  • November 2023

  • Wed 22
    November 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    ESE PhD Thesis Defense: “Learning, Privacy, and Reliable Communication in Large Data Networks”

    Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This thesis explores advancements in three distinct domains: communications, privacy, and machine learning. Within the realm of communication, a comprehensive study is conducted on channel coding at low capacity, a […]

  • Mon 27
    November 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Mechanics-Informed Optimization for Enhanced Adhesion and Toughness”

    DRLB 3W2 209 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Structural design optimization has long played a crucial role in engineering, often with the goal of creating stiff and lightweight structures for aerospace and other applications. However, optimizing structures against […]

  • Wed 29
    November 29, 2023 at 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    CBE Doctoral Dissertation: “A Multiscale Computational Framework for Simulating Thrombus Growth Under Flow” (Kaushik Shankar)

    Room 534 A Wing, 3401 Walnut 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract: Modeling thrombus growth in pathological flows allows evaluation of risk under patient-specific pharmacological, hematological, and hemodynamical conditions. To this end, we have developed a 3D multiscale framework for the […]

  • Thu 30
    November 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “A robotic system for automated genetics of Caenorhabditis elegans” (John Zihao Li)

    Greenberg Lounge (Room 114), Skirkanich Hall 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Christopher Fang-Yen are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of John Zihao Li. Title: A robotic system for automated […]

  • December 2023

  • Fri 1
    December 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    CBE Doctoral Dissertation: “Understanding and Controlling Polymer-Porous Solid Interactions for Catalytic Recycling of Polymers” (Tian Ren)

    Berger Auditorium (Room 13), Skirkanich Hall 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract: Understanding and controlling polymer-solid interactions is critical for optimizing the catalytic processes involved in polymer upcycling. In this Ph.D. thesis, I explored the intricacies of polymer behavior in nanoporous […]

  • Mon 4
    December 4, 2023 at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    MSE Thesis Defense: “Grain Boundary Structural Responses to Dislocation Loop Absorption”

    zoom email johnruss@seas.upenn.edu for the link

    This talk aims to describe GB responses to absorption of dislocation loops, as part of increasing understanding of component phenomena of radiation damage in materials. The context of radiation damage […]

  • Mon 11
    December 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    CBE Doctoral Dissertation: “From Nanoplates to Bottlebrushes: Engineering Thermodynamics in Polymer Nanocomposites” (Christian Tabedzki)

    DRL A2

    Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) represent a diverse class of materials where manipulating design parameters is crucial for tailoring material properties. Of utmost importance for nanocomposites is nanoparticle dispersion, which is […]

  • Mon 18
    December 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Development of Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 Imaging Approaches for Assessing Lung Transplantation” (Faraz Amzajerdian)

    Donner-Grice Auditorium

    The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Rahim Rizi are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Faraz Amzajerdian. Title: "Development of Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 Imaging Approaches […]

  • January 2024

  • Wed 17
    January 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “MRI Quantification of Cortical Bone Microstructure and Material Composition with Ultrashort Echo Time” (Brandon Jones)

    Donner-Grice Auditorium

    The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania along with Drs. Chamith Rajapakse and Felix Wehrli are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Brandon Jones. Title: "MRI Quantification of Cortical […]

  • Thu 18
    January 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Exploring the cell biology of neurodegenerative diseases at scale” (Saranya Santhosh Kumar)

    HUB-01-1632 conference room

    The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Ophir Shalem are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Saranya Santhosh Kumar.   Title: Exploring the cell biology of […]

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