EML Webinar on 9 September 2020 will be given by Prof. Rob Ritchie, University of California, Berkeley, Discussion leader: Nanshu Lu, University of Texas at Austin.
Title: Damage-Tolerance in Engineering and Biological Materials
Time: 7 am California, 10 am Boston, 3 pm London, 10 pm Beijing on 9 September 2020
Structured Materials & Dynamics Laboratory (http://cmdl.missouri.edu/) at University of Missouri develops innovative solutions for Solid Mechanics and Structured Materials, in particular the new frontiers of structural dynamics, wave propagation, micromechanics, topological and quantum mechanics, smart materials and dynamical behaviours of multi-functional materials, both man-made and formed naturally, and understanding relationship between microstructures and material macroscopic properties.
Dear Colleagues, Peers, Friends, and Savants,
Do you want to give back to your community, broaden your research horizons, understand the other side of funding, or just seek a temporary change of venue to reinvigorate yourself? Then, here is an opportunity at NSF/MoMS to do just that: https://beta.nsf.gov/careers/openings/eng/cmmi/cmmi-2020-1826.
Please, consider, disseminate, and encourage worthy candidates. I'm always available to provide more information. You know how to contact me.
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.
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 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.
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:
Dear Colleagues,
Please find attached the new 2020 issue of the ASME Applied Mechanics Division Newsletter. Featured highlights include:
Hope you enjoy the update from our vibrant Mechanics community.
Best Regards,
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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