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Post-doctoral position at Purdue University on architected materials
I have a new postdoc position for the design, computational modeling and experimental testing of metallic architected materials using additive manufacturing in collaboration with a manufacturing company. The successful candidate will have (i) a Ph.D. in engineering, materials science or physics, (ii) experience in at least two of the following areas: finite elements, fracture and damage modeling, experimental characterization, and testing of large specimens. (iii) Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
Fracture in distortion gradient plasticity
Dear iMechanicians,
I hope that the following paper is of interest to you. We use for the first time Gurtin (2004) gradient plasticity theory to investigate crack tip mechanics, revealing the existence of an elastic core adjacent to the crack tip, resembling a dislocation-free zone. Also, we show that the combination of strain gradient hardening and dislocation blockage can rationalise brittle fracture in elastic-plastic material interfaces.
Postdoc Positions at Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
Postdoc positions are available in the group of Prof. JG Zhu at Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China. Those possessing PhDs in the area of solid experimental mechanics are sought. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in artificial intelligence on experimental measurements and nondestructive techniques.
Applied Mechanics Division – Haythornthwaite Foundation Research Initiation Grants 2020 - deadline extended to September 7th
The deadline for proposal submission for the Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grant Program has been extended to September 7th, 2020, 5pm EST (there will be no further extension beyond this date).
The details of the program, eligibility and proposal submission can be found at:
AMD Newsletter 2020
Dear Colleagues,
Please find attached the new 2020 issue of the ASME Applied Mechanics Division Newsletter. Featured highlights include:
- Applied Mechanics Executive Committee (2019-2020)
- Message from the Chair
- ASME/AMD Medals & Awards
- Timoshenko Banquet Speech
- News from the Technical Committees
- News from the ASME-AMD Journals
- Other Awards, News, and Announcements
Hope you enjoy the update from our vibrant Mechanics community.
Best Regards,
Journal Club for September 2020: The Biofilm Matrix - A Living Engineering Material
The Biofilm Matrix - A Living Engineering Material
Chenxi Zhai, Haoyuan Shi, Tianjiao Li, Liming Zhao, Jingjie Yeo
J2 Lab for Engineering Living Materials, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
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Funded PhD Position in Dynamic Systems and Intelligent Machines Lab- San Diego State University
We have an open PhD position in the areas of perception, planning, and control of autonomous systems in DSIM lab. Highly motivated applicants with prior experience in robotics, control and/or machine learning and strong programming skills and mathematical background are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
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Simultaneous improvements of strength and toughness in topologically interlocked ceramics, Mirkhalaf, Zhou, Barthelat, PNAS, 2018
Novelty/impact/significance:
Develop a topologically interlocked material (TIM) design that is tougher (25-50X) and stronger (1.2X) than the monolithic plates with the same material (increasing impact resistance without sacrificing strength/toughness).
PhD position in experimental materials and mechanics - University of Alabama
We seek a full-time Ph.D. student to work on the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of nickel-based superalloys in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama. The position will start in January 2021 and will be for four years. It will be funded through a new NSF project on surface engineering of the nickel-based superalloys. The goal is to explore and understand the strengthening and precipitate interactions.