In this paper, we formulate a continuum theory of solidification within the context of finite-strain coupled thermoelasticity. We aim to fill a gap in the existing literature, as the existing studies on solidification typically decouple the thermal problem (the classical Stefan's problem) from the elasticity problem, and often limit themselves to linear elasticity with small strains.
There are several doctoral and postdoctoral openings in the field of civil and ocean engineering at Tsinghua University. The project will employ a multiscale approach combining theoretical modelling, numerical simulations, and structural/material investigations. Candidates having a background in materials, structures, AI-aided computing, and design are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will join the group of Prof. Yutao Guo at the Shenzhen International Graduate School of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, China. Find the details in the attached.
The Artificial Organs Lab in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, is a national leader in the development of artificial lungs and hearts, with a focus on blood-contacting devices such as circulatory support systems, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and blood pumps. The lab is led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and clinicians, with expertise spanning the engineering, clinical, and scientific aspects of medical devices. The lab's research team includes clinicians, surgeons, scientists, engineers, residents, and students.
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The Cardiovascular Tissue Mechanics Lab at Emory University has an immediate opening for a postdoc position in cardiovascular fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulation. Candidates who have a background in FSI simulation, CFD and/or related fluid mechanics are highly encouraged to apply. The position could include a secondary affiliate appointment at Georgia Tech, providing access to resources at both Emory University and Georgia Tech.
Advancements in smart soft materials are enhancing the capabilities of robotic manipulators in object interactions and complex tasks. Mechanochromic materials, acting as lightweight sensors, offer easily interpretable visual feedback for localized stress detection, structural health monitoring, and energy-efficient robotic skins. Herein, an innovative mechanochromic soft end-effector capable of discerning local contact stresses during mechanical interactions with objects is presented and their relative position is ascertained.
