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Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of experimental ice mechanics

Submitted by Jukka Tuhkuri on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 14:24

Understanding how ice fractures has fundamental importance in arctic marine technology and geophysics. The fracture processes of interest include fragmentation of sea ice against polar ships, ice sheets broken by ocean waves, leads forming in sea ice, and formation of crevasses in glaciers. The importance of ice fracture research is enhanced by global warming, which is both increasing the fragmentation and changing the mechanical properties of ice. Warm ice is different that cold ice.

Scaling-invariance of some bending strain measures

Submitted by Amit Acharya on Sat, 02/17/2024 - 19:07

The mid-surface scaling invariance of bending strain measures proposed in [1] is discussed in light of the work of [3].

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HE-MSCA PhD Position in Simulation for Geosciences

Submitted by lacan on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:16

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This project is framed within the MSCA EarthSafe Doctoral Network.

We need candidates with a strong background in Numerical Methods and Continuum Mechanics.

Call for Abstract Submission to CMBE24, Arlington, USA - Submit by 15th March 2024

Submitted by Adesola S. Ademiloye on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 12:25

Dear colleagues,

We are reaching out to remind you that abstract submission for the 8th International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Biomedical Engineering (CMBE24) is now open. CMBE24 provides a unique platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to share their latest findings and innovations in Computational and Mathematical Biomedical Engineering.

Strain engineering of Zeeman and Rashba effects in transition metal dichalcogenide nanotubes and their Janus variants: an ab initio study

Submitted by Phanish Suryan… on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 00:15

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Ph.D. position - Molecular Dynamics - University of West Bohemia – Czech Republic

Submitted by Jan Ocenasek on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:07

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The successful candidate will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research in Computational Materials Science, employing advanced molecular dynamics computer simulations (using LAMMPS software) to delve into the intricacies of metallic single crystals and concentrated alloys. The primary focus will encompass the investigation of specific material properties, with a particular emphasis on understanding phenomena such as surface resistance to defect nucleation, dislocation interactions or twinning formation.

Strain Rate Effects on Axial Tensile Behavior of Crystalline Polyethylene: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Submitted by Nuwan Dewapriya on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 02:26

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Our recent paper is accessible freely for 50 days from this link: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1iaz87NHxQgzz

Key findings of this paper include a 7-fold strength increase in crystals with chain ends at higher strain rates, a shift in failure mode from chain end sliding to chain scission, and the influence of molecular weight on the failure mode.

Immediate PhD Position—Composites

Submitted by Zia Javanbakht on Mon, 02/12/2024 - 00:54

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Brief. One full-time PhD position on "Composite sandwich panels with auxetic cores" is available (AuxeticsLab). The theme can be shaped around numerical modelling and/or machine learning.

Minimum Requirements. High GPA is mandatory and a track record of high quality relevant publications is preferred. For immediate application, a valid English test score is mandatory.

Critical note. Studnets from sanctioned countries cannot apply.

Tal Cohen is the recipient of the 2023 Eshelby Mechanics Award for Young Faculty

Submitted by Pradeep Sharma on Sat, 02/10/2024 - 02:35

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It gives me great pleasure to announce the outcome of the 2023 competition for the Eshelby Mechanics Award for Young Faculty. This award is given annually to rapidly emerging junior faculty who exemplify the creative use and development of mechanics. The intent of the award is to promote the field of mechanics, especially among young researchers. The selection committee consisted of: K. Ravi-chandar (UT Austin), Huajian Gao (Brown University), G.