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In this paper, we formulate a continuum theory of solidification within the context of finite-strain coupled thermoelasticity. We aim to fill a gap in the existing literature, as the existing studies on solidification typically decouple the thermal problem (the classical Stefan's problem) from the elasticity problem, and often limit themselves to linear elasticity with small strains.

Pathrudkar, S., Thiagarajan, P., Agarwal, S. et al. Electronic structure prediction of multi-million atom systems through uncertainty quantification enabled transfer learning. npj Comput Mater 10, 175 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-024-01305-7 

Ponkrshnan Thiagarajan, Trisha Sain, Susanta Ghosh, "Bayesian calibration and uncertainty quantification of a rate-dependent cohesive zone model for polymer interfaces", Engineering Fracture Mechanics,

Volume 309, 2024, 110374, ISSN 0013-7944, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2024.110374.

Advancements in smart soft materials are enhancing the capabilities of robotic manipulators in object interactions and complex tasks. Mechanochromic materials, acting as lightweight sensors, offer easily interpretable visual feedback for localized stress detection, structural health monitoring, and energy-efficient robotic skins. Herein, an innovative mechanochromic soft end-effector capable of discerning local contact stresses during mechanical interactions with objects is presented and their relative position is ascertained.

Dear Colleagues,

Fluid Mechanics:

Variational dual solutions for incompressible fluids

Amit Acharya, Bianca Stroffolini, Arghir Zarnescu

Nonlinear Elasticity:

A hidden convexity of nonlinear elasticity

Siddharth Singh, Janusz Ginster, Amit Acharya

Wanliang Shan

Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Syracuse University

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