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Postdoc in optimization and computational mechanics

Submitted by Gil Ho Yoon on

[Postdoctoral Research Position in Mechanical Engineering – Optimization, AI, and Computational Mechanics]

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.

The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge research projects in the areas of Optimization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Computational Mechanics.

PhD Opportunity in Next-generation Metafoundations for Enhanced Seismic Protection of Nuclear Power Plants considering Soil-Structure Interaction

Submitted by oreste.bursi on

PhD Opportunity in

Next-generation Metafoundations for Enhanced Seismic Protection of Nuclear Power Plants considering Soil-Structure Interaction

Prof. Oreste Bursi, Full Professor at the University of Trento (Italy) and Dr. Davide Noè Gorini, Assistant Professor at the University of Trento, are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join their research group on Hazard protection of Civil Engineering Structures.

CISM Advanced Course on "Architectured Materials and Metamaterials"

Submitted by siegmund on

The CISM Advanced Course on " CISM Advanced Course on "Architectured Materials and Metamaterials: Design Principles and Effective Properties" will take place at CISM Udine, Italy, from June 30 - July 4, 2025.

Lecturers and topics across recent advances in architectured and metamaterials will be addressed in this week long advanced course. Lecturers from an array of perspectives will be contributing.

For details, please see

https://cism.it/en/activities/courses/C2507/

or the attachment.

PhD positioning opening at KTH - Stockholm Sweden (deadline 8th May))

Submitted by Xiaogai Li on

Dear friends, colleagues,

 

If you happen to know someone who might be interested, please  feel free to share out this Ph.D. position at KTH: 

Project title: Finite Element modelling of head injuries among infants and children 

Link to apply: https://www.kth.se/lediga-jobb/814183?l=en (deadline 8th May)

 

Best regards,

Xiaogai Li

PhD positioning opening at KTH - Stockholm Sweden (deadline 8th May))

Submitted by Xiaogai Li on

Dear friends, colleagues,

 

If you happen to know someone who might be interested, please  feel free to share out this Ph.D. position at KTH: 

Project title: Finite Element modelling of head injuries among infants and children 

Link to apply: https://www.kth.se/lediga-jobb/814183?l=en (deadline 8th May)

 

Best regards,

Xiaogai Li

Postdoc and PhD position openings on mechanics of advanced materials and structures

Submitted by Jian_Li on

PhD and Postdoc positions are available in the School of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (First Class Academic Discipline) at Central South University in Dr. Li's research group. Lists of interest include impact Fatigue, fluid and structure interaction, rain/sand Erosion, and composite structures. Interested applicants are welcome to send a detailed CV to Dr. Li at jianli1 [at] csu.edu.cn (jianli1[at]csu[dot]edu[dot]cn).

USACM Webinar. UQ and Prob. modeling TTA. Title: Managing Uncertainty and Credibility Assessments for Epidemiology Exascale Agent Based Models

Submitted by susanta on

April 25; 3 pm EDT

Speaker: Erin Acquesta, Sandia National Laboratories

Title: Managing Uncertainty and Credibility Assessments for Epidemiology Exascale Agent Based Models

Size-dependent finite-deformation crystal plasticity

Submitted by Lorenzo Bardella on

We have a new, slightly different perspective on the basis of size-dependent, finite-deformation crystal plasticity. If you are interested and have time to check it out, I’ll be happy to discuss it: 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2025.113376

friction and persson's theory for fractal roughness

Submitted by Mike Ciavarella on
dear colleagues
 
  I recommend reading this recent paper
 
Chadha, V., Randolph, A. B., Reifler, K., Jacobs, T. D., & Beschorner, K. E. (2025). Validation of a Multiscale Hysteresis Mechanics Model in Predicting Oily Shoe-Floor Friction Across Surfaces With Varying Finishes. Journal of Tribology147(9).