Sam Wallen

Sam Wallen is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in acoustic metamaterials, nonlinear wave propagation, and numerical modeling. His research focuses on understanding and controlling wave dynamics in complex materials, with applications in structural health monitoring, shock testing, and acoustic optimization.

• Contact: sam.wallen@utexas.edu

Research Trends: Recent publications highlight work on nonlinear acoustic metamaterials, spatiotemporally modulated systems, and machine learning applications for dynamic modeling. Key themes include wave scattering, transmission optimization, and computational methods for analyzing vibrations in engineered materials.