Keh-Chih Hwang（黄克智）passed away on 6 December 2022
It is with great sadness that we post this entry. Keh-Chih Hwang passed away in Beijing this afternoon, 6 December 2022.
Blog posts
Research fellow position in mechanics of smart polymers for soft robotics
A research fellow position is available at University of Pavia in Italy starting February-May 2023. The position is part of a project in collaboration with Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Giulia Scalet (giulia.scalet [at] unipv.it).
Wrinkling of twisted thin films
Thin films usually exhibit instabilities and yield intricate wrinkles when two clamped ends are twisted. Here, we explore the wrinkling behavior and pitch-fork bifurcation of twisted thin films experimentally and theoretically. To quantitatively predict the post-buckling evolution of twist-induced wrinkling morphology, we develop a refined finite-strain plate model derived from 3D field equations and then solve it by using the finite element method with COMSOL. We examine the effects of aspect ratios and pre-tension on the wrinkling profile.
Two PhD positions in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University
Two PhD positions (Spring or Fall 2023) are available in Packaging Dynamics area in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/about_the_school/
Basic requirements: A master's degree in mechanical/civil engineering, with a focus on solid mechanics
Global Composites Experts Webinar by Dr. Steve Tsai
cdmHUB invites you to attend the Global Composites Experts Webinar Series.
Title: Master Laminates to Simplify Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of Composites
Speaker: Dr. Steve Tsai, Stanford University
Time: 12/8, 11AM-12PM EST.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/steveTsai.
Post-doctoral Position in Solid Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin
This position was originally advertised in Summer of 2022. see https://imechanica.org/node/26095
The search has now been reopened. Interested applicants should send their CV and a list of three references by December 20, 2022 for full consideration.
Post-doctoral Position in Solid Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin
This position was originally advertised in Summer of 2022. see https://imechanica.org/node/26095
It is now reopened.
International Graduate Admissions - Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) will hold an online information session on “Briefing on 2023 International Graduate Admissions - Masters and Ph.D. programs” on Friday, Dec 9th. In addition, the UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) will organize a specific info session following the SJTU opening introduction. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Briefing on 2023 SJTU International Graduate Admissions
Time: 16:00 - 17:30 on Dec 9th (Beijing Time)
ZOOM ID 811 2979 8057, Passcode: 924732
PhD in Mechanics of Soft Materials
Ph.D. position at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The research is concerned with experiments and modeling of failure and fracture in soft materials. Preference will be given to candidates with background in nonlinear finite element methods and constitutive modeling. If you are interested, please send an email to me at: cvolokh [at] technion.ac.il (cvolokh[at]technion[dot]ac[dot]il) with a single PDF file containing your CV, g
Coupling of a magnetic field with instability
A bistable curved beam with magnetic torque-driven actuation has the potential for fast and untethered reconfiguration of metamaterials. However, no modeling method of a bistable curved beam whose instability is coupled with an external magnetic field for the design of active metamaterials. A bistable curved beam's second mode (S-shape) generation is essential for a multimodal and multistep reconfiguration of metamaterials, which was not explored before.