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Cancelling the effect of sharp notches or cracks with graded elastic modulus materials
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A phase-field model for study of ferroelastic deformation behavior in yttria stabilized zirconia
Dear colleagues, our new article (open access) is just published in Acta Materialia. In this research, we provide new insights into the mechanism of ferroelastic deformation by studying the evolution of domains in different microstructure patterns and under different loading directions and strain rates.
A. Bhattacharya and M. Asle Zaeem. A phase-field model for study of ferroelastic deformation behavior in yttria stabilized zirconia. Acta Materialia (2024) 120039.
PhD position: Machine Learning and Finite Element Modeling
We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a MSc degree to conduct research in the area of Machine Learning and finite element modelling of materials. Students with a degree in mechanical or materials engineering or mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates will be assessed based on how well they meet the following criteria:
Excellent degree in their relevant discipline.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
The following skills are desirable:
Journal Club for June 2024: Material strength under high dynamic pressures
Suraj Ravindran
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota
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Computational morphology and morphogenesis for empowering soft-matter engineering
Morphing soft matter, which is capable of changing its shape and function in response to stimuli, has wide-ranging applications in robotics, medicine and biology. Recently, computational models have accelerated its development. Here, we highlight advances and challenges in developing computational techniques, and explore the potential applications enabled by such models.
Yifan Yang, Fan Xu*
Nature Computational Science, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-024-00647-y
Universal Deformations and Inhomogeneities in Isotropic Cauchy Elasticity
For a given class of materials, universal deformations are those deformations that can be maintained in the absence of body forces and by applying solely boundary tractions. For inhomogeneous bodies, in addition to the universality constraints that determine the universal deformations, there are extra constraints on the form of the material inhomogeneities—universal inhomogeneity constraints. Those inhomogeneities compatible with the universal inhomogeneity constraints are called universal inhomogeneities.
Funded M.S. and Ph.D. Student Positions in Additive Manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Group in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for multiple fully supported M.S. and Ph.D. student positions starting in Fall 2024 / Spring 2025. Our current interdisciplinary research projects focus on next-generation additive manufacturing of high-performance composite materials (experiments and modeling) with various applications in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedical industries.
Post-Doc position in Solid Mechanics and Vibrations at Michigan State University
We are currently seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Post-Doc position in the School of Packaging at MSU. The focus of this position will be on studying the vibrations experienced by packages during transportation, their stabilty, and structural mechanics. This research will involve utilizing various tools and techniques such as a vibration shaker, acceleration sled, FEM simulations, DIC, nonlinear computational models, and more. To be considered for this position, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications: