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Hesam Askari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. His research develops theoretical and computational methods to investigate mechanics of heterogeneous materials, granular media, and soft matter.
Fundamental studies examine how material geometry, topology, length scales, and deformation mechanisms collectively determine system properties. Current research tracks include: 1) Integrated multiscale modeling of metallic materials and 2) Mechanics of granular systems and soft materials.
Recent publications focus on strain engineering of 2D materials, granular impact dynamics under varying gravity, and moiré pattern formation in van der Waals heterostructures. Experimental and computational approaches validate predictive models across atomic to continuum scales.
Courses taught include ME 121 (Engineering Mechanics II), ME 223 (Heat Transfer), ME 441 (Finite Elements), and ME 449 (Elasticity).
