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MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Controlling Fracture Behavior Through Architecture”

DRL A8 209 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Many natural materials achieve excellent combinations of mechanical properties through their micro- and nano-scale structures, which leverage a level of complexity currently unmatched in engineering design. Recent advances in digital manufacturing have enabled the introduction of these fine-scale architectures to improve the mechanical properties of materials, but their intricacy still lags far behind that of […]

Spring 2024 GRASP on Robotics: David Fridovich-Keil, University of Texas at Austin, “Information-Aware Algorithms for Smooth Dynamic Games”

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This is a hybrid event with in-person attendance in Wu and Chen and virtual attendance on Zoom. ABSTRACT This talk introduces dynamic game theory as a natural modeling tool for multi-agent interactions ranging from large, abstract systems such as ride-hailing networks to more concrete, physically-embodied robotic settings such as collision-avoidance in traffic. We present the […]

PICS Colloquium: “Modeling Lone Pair Dynamics in Materials”

PICS Conference Room 534 - A Wing , 5th Floor 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Materials properties are governed by the structure and dynamics of the bonds between their constituent atoms. In addition to covalent, metallic, and ionic interactions that we typically think about, lone pair electrons can result in non-trivial directional interactions in materials. I will discuss molecular interactions involving lone pairs in materials, focusing on results from molecular […]

Career Steps Before Graduation Seminar

Auditorium, LRSM Building 3231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Friday, April 12,2024, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is hosting an information session dedicated to equipping you with insights on the essential steps to secure a career after graduation, with staff from UPenn Career Services and ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) lending their expertise on prevailing job trends and providing guidance […]

CBE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “A Multifaceted Approach to CO2 Emissions Reductions and Removals” (Maxwell Pisciotta)

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract: The scientific consensus is that climate change is not only actively occurring, but that it is irrevocably due to human activities associated with greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions have been accumulating in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution. This thesis specifically focuses on one greenhouse gas in particular, CO 2 […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “The Origin and Factors Affecting Differentiation of Progenitor Cells in Tendon-to-Bone Integration” (Tim Kamalitdinov)

Smilow Center for Translational Research in SCTR 11-146AB

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Nat Dyment are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Tim Kamalitdinov. Title: The Origin and Factors Affecting Differentiation of Progenitor Cells in Tendon-to-Bone Integration Date: April 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Location: SCTR (Smilow Center for Translational Research) 12-146AB The public is welcome […]

ESE PhD Thesis Defense: “Multiferroic Micro Electromechanical Systems for Magnetic Sensing and Wireless Power Transfer in Biomedical Applications”

Fisher Bennett Hall, Room 401 3340 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Multiferroic micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) enable small, room temperature, low power magnetic sensing and wireless power transfer (WPT) in biomedical applications. Current biomagnetic sensing relies on sensitive magnetometers like superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs), but their reliance on cryogenic temperatures is undesirable.   This thesis presents the theory, design, microfabrication, and characterization of multiferroic MEMS magnetic […]

MEAM Seminar: “Cardiovascular Engineering – A ‘Personal’ Journey from Bench to Bedside”

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Over the past few decades, significant contributions have been made by engineers to healthcare. The successful translation of fundamental engineering concepts has helped improve patient care and diagnosis. This impact has been particularly evident in the field of cardiovascular medicine where the roles of fluid and solid mechanics, and imaging are critical. In ~45 years […]

ESE Spring Seminar – “Scaling Deep Learning Up and Down”

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

Deep learning with neural networks has emerged as a key approach for discovering patterns and modeling relationships in complex data. AI systems powered by deep learning are used widely in applications across a broad spectrum of scales. There are strong needs for scaling deep learning both upward and downward. Scaling up highlights the pursuit of […]