Aurelie Azoug

Aurelie Azoug is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from École Polytechnique, France (2010), and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Technology of Compiègne, France (2007).

• Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (École Polytechnique, 2010)
• M.S. & B.S., Mechanical Engineering (University of Technology of Compiègne, 2007)

Her research focuses on solid mechanics, material behavior, and advanced materials, with expertise in hyperelasticity, viscoelasticity, soft materials, and smart materials. She has conducted studies on topics ranging from polymer mechanics to biomechanical modeling of pregnancy.

Notable awards include the HEMI Postdoctoral Development Award (2014) and recognition as one of the Best 50 Dissertations in ParisTech Universities (2011). Her work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, addressing challenges in material characterization and structural analysis.

• Awards: HEMI Award ($5,000 grant proposal support), Scientific International Volunteer Program (UC Berkeley postdoc), DGA-CNRS fellowship (Ph.D. funding)

Her research has led to publications in journals like Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids and Polymers, focusing on material deformation, phase transitions, and biomechanical modeling.