MS and Postdoctoral Opportunity in Ceramic Matrix Composites
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Post-doctoral Fellow in multiscale topology optimization and additive manufacturing of lattice structures at at HKU
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in multiscale topology optimization and additive manufacturing of lattice structures in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Ref.: 500412), to commence as soon as possible for one to three year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary (above HK$30,000 per month, low tax rate) commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
EML Webinar by Prof. Chiara Daraio on July 1, 2020: The Mechanics of Robotic Matter
EML Webinar on July 1, 2020 will be given by Prof. Chiara Daraio at Caltech via Zoom meeting. Discussion leader: Teng Li, University of Maryland.
Title: The mechanics of Robotic Matter
Time: 7 am California, 10 am Boston, 3 pm London, 10 pm Beijing on July 1, 2020
Zoom Link: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/271079684
How useful are formal hierarchies? A case study on averaging dislocation dynamics to define meso-macro plasticity
A formal hierarchy of exact evolution equations are derived for physically relevant space-time averages of state functions of microscopic dislocation dynamics. While such hierarchies are undoubtedly of some value, a primary goal here is to expose the intractable complexity of such systems of nonlinear partial differential equations that, furthermore, remain ‘non-closed,’ and therefore subject to phenomenological assumptions to be useful. It is instead suggested that such hierarchies be terminated at the earliest stage possible and effort be expended to derive closure relations for the ‘non-closed’ terms that arise from the formal averaging by taking into account the full-stress-coupled microscopic dislocation dynamics (as done in [CPZ+ 20]), a matter on which these formal hierarchies, whether of kinetic theory type or as pursued here, are silent.
Immediate PhD Position in Computational Engineering at the University at Buffalo for Fall/Spring 2020
An immediate Ph.D. position is available in the Predictive Computational Engineering (PCE) Lab in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The research project aims at developing novel computational methods for predictive modeling and uncertainty quantification of biomimetic-inspired materials systems. Candidate should already be in the U.S. and must have a Master's degree in engineering or applied math. A strong background in computational and applied mechanics is desired. If interested, contact Dr.
Postdoctoral positions in computational atomistic modeling
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of physical metallurgy in CEA Saclay (France) for two years starting this Fall 2020 to work either on the thermodynamic modeling of Ti-Zr-O alloys using ab initio calculations, or on the interaction between dislocations and precipitates in Zr-Nb alloys using molecular dynamics.
1) Modeling of Ti-Zr-O thermodynamics from ab initio calculations
Extreme Mechanics Letters receives its 2019 CitesScore: 7.9
Based on the newly released 2019 CiteScore™ values by Elsevier, Extreme Mechanics Letters received a CiteScore of 7.9, exemplifying
Interfacial Dissipative Phenomena in Tribomechanical Systems
Dear Colleagues,
In the last twenty years, tribology and nonlinear dynamics have included several major contributions related to key topics such as rough contact, friction, damping mechanisms, and dynamical behaviour of nonlinear systems, which are paving the way for future engineering challenges. The two fields are largely intertwined as, among the others, contact nonlinearities are almost omnipresent in any technical application ranging from the development of NEMS/MEMS to bioengineering, automotive, civil/mechanical industry, and aerospace.
USACM Virtual Seminar by John Evans, UC Boulder
The USACM is happy to announce a virtual seminar this week on Thursday, June 25th at 3pm Eastern. The title of the seminar is "Data-Driven Turbulence Modeling and Simulation: From RANS to LES". An abstract of the talk is available here:
https://unsacm.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Evans_2020.06.25_2pm.pdf
We have a number of seats available to anyone interested. We just ask attendees to register at this page:
Postdoc position in nanomaterial simulation
A postdoc position is available in the area of computational polymeric nanomaterials in Dr. Jihong Ma's group (https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/jihong-ma-group/home) at the University of Vermont starting September or October 2020. This project will involve close collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).