Tedori-Callinan Distinguished Lecture: “Origami”
We study the geometric mechanics of origami assemblages and investigate how geometry affects behavior and properties. Understanding origami from a structural standpoint allows for conceptualizing and designing feasible applications across […]
MEAM Seminar: “Cardiovascular Engineering – A ‘Personal’ Journey from Bench to Bedside”
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 […]
MEAM Seminar: “Surfactants, Colloids, and Electrolytes: Engineering Transport Phenomena for Energy and the Environment”
Fluid flows and mass transport mediate countless natural and engineered processes, ranging from the spreading of pollutants to carbon capture and water cleaning. In this talk, I will share three […]
MEAM Seminar: “Physics and Engineering of Moisture-Capturing Hydrogels for Freshwater and Heat Harvesting”
Humidity in the air is a vast water and energy resource available in any location. Air in the atmosphere contains six times more freshwater than that of all rivers and […]
Rigorous and Glamorous in 100 Words or Less: An Abstract Workshop
It’s hard to write an abstract. It’s harder to write a glamorous one that tells your story without overselling your results. Community for Rigor is here to help! Join Professor Konrad […]
2024 Celebration of Diversity
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting another Celebration of Diversity gala. The gathering is intended to showcase students, staff, and faculty from Penn Engineering in their cultural […]
MEAM Seminar: “Controlling Fracture Behavior through Architecture”
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 […]
MEAM Seminar: “Lymphocyte Mechano-regulation for Immunotherapies”
In the dynamic field of biomedical engineering and immunotherapy, my recent research unveils the intricate relationship between mechanical forces and immune cell activation, bridging the realms of biology and immunotherapy. […]
MEAM Seminar: “Active Materials and Devices for Biomedical Applications”
In this talk, I will discuss our recent work in materials fabrication, manipulation, assembly, and manufacturing tailored towards biomedical and environmental applications. The focus is on active materials and devices […]
MEAM Seminar: “Dexterous Decision-Making for Real-World Robotic Manipulation”
For a robot to prepare a meal or clean a room, it must make a large array of decisions, such as what objects to clean first, where to grasp each […]