MEAM Seminar: “Precision Engineering in Health and Medicine via Acoustics”
Precision engineering stands at the forefront of catalyzing transformative advancements in health and medicine. Among various precise techniques utilizing phototactic, electric, and magnetic mechanisms, acoustic devices have captured heightened attention […]
MEAM Seminar: “AI for Antibiotic Discovery”
Computers can be programmed for superhuman pattern recognition of images and text; however, their application in biology and medicine is still in its infancy. In this talk, I will discuss […]
MEAM Seminar: “3D Modeling of the Intervertebral Disc: Direct Relationships Between Tissue Composition and Model Parameters”
Finite element models provide a valuable tool for studying disease progression, risk of tissue failure, or repair strategies. To date, many models for biological tissues employ hyperelastic material descriptions with […]
MEAM Seminar: “Making Dynamic Robots Taskable”
In this talk, I will share some insights and observations from our work on Atlas, the world’s most dynamic humanoid robot. I’ll talk about some of the core ideas—like model-predictive […]
MEAM Seminar: “Towards the Discovery of Trustworthy and Interpretable ML-enabled Constitutive Laws for Solids from Low- and Limited-data”
Machine learning techniques are gearing up to play a significant role in the field of computational solid mechanics and multiphysics, enabling the integration of experimental data and physical constraints towards […]
MEAM Seminar: “Transport and Delivery by Active Materials”
One of the major challenges in robotics is controlling micromanipulation by active and adaptive materials. Existing delivery technologies often suffer from limited navigation control, low speeds, and proneness to environmental […]
ESE Grace Hopper Lecture – “Disrupting NextG”
As 5G takes to the airwaves, we now turn our imagination to the next generation of wireless technology. The promise of this technology has created an international race to innovate, […]
MEAM Seminar: “Innovations in Rocket Propulsion Systems”
Rocket propulsion systems push the limits of our understanding and applications of science, engineering, and manufacturing. With every new mission requirement there is need for innovations in the design, modeling […]
MEAM Seminar: “Computational Design of Origami and Compliant Robots”
Soft and compliant robots provide new opportunities for machines that are flexible, adaptable, safe, and robust. Origami-inspired engineering enables custom robots to be designed and fabricated within days, or even […]
MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Mechanics-Informed Optimization for Enhanced Adhesion and Toughness”
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 […]