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6 CDs in cell mechanics(mechanobiology)

Submitted by Tian Zhi Luo on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 01:53

There are six distinguished biophysicist in cell mechanics field (their research interests cover much broader areas) and the abbreviations of their first names are either C or D. They are Dr. David Weitz (Harvard U.), Dr. Christopher Chen (U. Penn.), Dr. Dennis Discher (U. Penn.), Dr. Denis Wirtz (JHU), Dr. Douglas Robinson (JHU), and Dr. Daniel Fletcher (U.C. Berkeley). These six scientists use both experimental and theoretical approaches to investigate the biological responses of proteins and cells to mechanical stimuli, such as forces and geometrical constraints. Their research extends from molecular scale to cellular level to tissue level.

Ph.D. Studentships in Composite Materials-Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea

Submitted by astacio on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 08:32

job

We welcome applications for a fully funded PhD position in the field of experimental mechanics and materials science. Further details in the attachment.

Stress gradient plasticity

Submitted by dabiao liu on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 02:14

dislocation interactions

Liu, D., He, Y., Zhang, B., 2013. Towards a further understanding of dislocation pileups in the presence of stress gradients. Doi: 10.1080/14786435.2013.774096

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786435.2013.774096#preview

Call for proposals from the U.S. National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics for organizing AmeriMech Symposia

Submitted by G. Ravichandran on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 13:52

conference

AmeriMech symposia are intended to promote interactions among researchers in an area of contemporary interest in the mechanics of fluids and solids. It is expected that the symposia will address topics of a specialized nature, will be small in size (about 50 participants) with minimal cost, held in an informal setting, encourage participation of young researchers, and promote interdisciplinary ideas and discussions. This format allows for in-depth discussions and close interactions between participants.

free-free vibrations v.s F.E. softwares

Submitted by mohammedlamine on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 12:35

software

Hi All,

Do you know why some finite element softwares can not solve free-free vibrations of many applications unless you fix at least one degree of freedom ?

In this case I do not see how they are able to analyze free-free structures as planes.

Mohammed Lamine

Hi, iMechanica

Submitted by Weijie Liu on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 09:20

Congratulations! This is the 1st entry.

Let me start with the self-introduction.

Identity : A first-year Doctoral student of Dalian University of Technology.

Major : Solid Mechanics

Now, the simulation of sheet metal forming is focused on.

Journal Club Theme of March 2013: Interfacial Adhesion of Graphene - Measurements and Analysis

Submitted by Rui Huang on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 00:28

Several recent papers have reported measurements of adhesion energy between graphene and other materials (e.g., Si/SiOx and copper) [1-3]. Like thin films, many experimental methods may be adopted to measure the interfacial properties of graphene, such as the pressurized blister test [2] and the double-cantilever beam test [3]. The challenges lie in the handling of atomically thin membranes and analysis/interpretation of the data.

2 PhD Positions in Computational Materials Science

Submitted by Erik Bitzek on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 21:14

job

molecular dynamics

The Atomistic Materials Modeling group of Prof. Erik Bitzek is
inviting applications for doctoral students in the area of Computational
Materials Science to join the Institute for General Materials Properties within
the Department of Materials Science of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität
Erlangen-Nürnberg in Erlangen, Germany.

Research topics
include:

Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Pennsylvania :: Modeling of nanomaterials and soft materials

Submitted by Dibakar Datta on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 17:52

A postdoctoral position with primary focus on molecular dynamics simulations is available immediately at Shenoy Research Group under the direction of Prof. Vivek B. Shenoy . We are looking for a strongly motivated candidate to work on modeling of nanomaterials and soft materials. The ideal candidate will have a background in materials science/computational physics with expertise in molecular dynamics simulations with LAMMPS or other packages. This individual will have the opportunity to be directly involved in complimentary experimental investigations, both at Penn and our collaborators in industry.