Giacomo Po

Giacomo Po is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Miami's College of Engineering. His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly dislocation dynamics, irradiation effects, and multiscale modeling.

Research Interests: Dr. Po develops advanced models for material deformation under extreme conditions, including neutron irradiation in fusion reactors and dislocation behavior in anisotropic crystals. His work integrates molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, and machine learning techniques.

Key Publications: Recent studies include dislocation mobility modeling in BCC metals, irradiation growth in zirconium alloys, and thermally activated deformation mechanisms in tungsten micropillars. These projects demonstrate his expertise in bridging atomic-scale simulations with continuum-level predictions.

Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates with institutions on radiation damage modeling, utilizing tools like MoDELib for dislocation dynamics and Code_Aster for finite element analysis. His research group contributes to understanding materials in fusion reactor environments.