2024 Melosh Competition at Duke University: Call for Abstracts
Dear Colleagues,
The 35th Annual Robert J. Melosh Competition for the Best Student Paper in Computational Mechanics will be held at Duke University on October 14, 2024.
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5 PhD and postdoc positions in composites @Ghent University, Belgium, Europe
The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 5 vacancies for PhD and postdoc research in the field of fibre-reinforced composites. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, micromechanical testing of composites and finite element modelling of textile connections. All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field.
More information can be found on
Localized plastic strain accumulation in shape memory ceramics under cyclic loading
The premature failure of shape memory ceramics (SMCs) under cyclic loading is a critical issue limiting their applications as actuators and thermal protection layers. Martensitic phase transformation (MPT), essential for superelasticity and shape memory functionalities in SMCs, induces localized plastic deformations due to phase expansion. In polycrystalline materials, the accumulation of localized plastic strain serves as the primary mechanism for fatigue crack initiation under cyclic loading.
Summer School on Machinery Advanced Diagnostics
On Behalf of Prof. Marco Cocconcelli, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
I would like to point out the Summer School on Machinery Advanced Diagnostics (MAD), that will be held on the Garda Lake in Italy at the end of June.
The summer school is addressed to PhD students, researchers, and specialists working in the field of machinery diagnostics and condition monitoring.
Two PhD positions in design of hybrid composites
Dear all,
We have two exciting PhD positions at Aarhus University, Denmark.
The common subject is the design of hybrid composite materials for high performance application, but with safety and reliability in mind.
Please follow the links from below for further details (Note, applications only following these links).
https://phd.tech.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/saeropslag/design-of-m…
Immediate Ph.D. Positions in Low Carbon Infrastructure Materials
Eligibility: Due to the project timeline, only students currently residing in the United States are eligible.
Journal Club for May 2024: Inverse Design of Mechanical Metamaterials with Nonlinear Properties
Inverse Design of Mechanical Metamaterials with Nonlinear Properties
Bolei Deng, Georgia Institue of Technology
1. Introduction
Immediate postdoctoral position in soft robotics at USC
The Zhao Research Group (https://sites.usc.edu/zhaogroup/) in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at University of Southern California is seeking applications for an immediately available postdoctoral position in soft robotics. The objective of this project is to develop novel dexterous soft robotic manipulators incorporating advanced sensors, actuators, and closed-loop control.