جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sheng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He specializes in numerical analysis and computational mathematics, with a focus on finite element methods and structural mechanics. His research explores the development and analysis of numerical techniques such as discontinuous Galerkin methods for shell and plate models, discrete Korn's inequality for shells, and asymptotic analysis of Naghdi-type arch models. His publications, spanning from 1997 to 2016, highlight contributions to computational mechanics, mathematical modeling, and structural engineering. Sheng Zhang has taught a range of courses including: Calculus II (Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025) Numerical Methods I (Fall 2025) Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra (Winter Term 2025, Fall Term 2024, Winter Term 2023) Calculus I (Winter Term 2023) Calculus III (Fall Term 2024)

• Architectural Design
• Digital Fabrication
• Sustainable Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eduardo De Oliveira Barata is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. He is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and focuses on research areas including digital fabrication, sustainable materials, and robotics in architectural design. His work explores intersections between technology, performance, and sustainable construction methods. His academic publications span topics like additive manufacturing for architectural textures, segmented timber structures, and collaborative robotics in construction workflows. Notable projects include the HEXBOX CANOPY (2022) and the CoBuilt methodology (2019). He has also exhibited architectural works in international venues such as the Beijing Architecture Biennale and Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney. Barata's research emphasizes innovative material applications and digital workflows, often blending technical precision with artistic expression. His design portfolio includes residential projects like the Duncan Street and Minimal Tension Terrace Canopy, demonstrating practical applications of his research.

Reddy J.N.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mechanics
• Computational Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor J.N. Reddy is a distinguished academic and researcher in applied mechanics and computational engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds the O’Donnell Foundation Chair IV and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. His roles include Director of the Center of Innovation in Mechanics for Design and Manufacturing (CiMDM) and affiliated faculty in multiple departments. Education: B.E. (Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University, 1968); M.S. (Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1970); Ph.D. (Engineering Mechanics, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1973); Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Texas at Austin, 1973–1974). Research interests focus on applied mechanics, computational methods, and advanced materials. He pioneered shear deformation theories (e.g., Reddy third-order plate theory) and developed finite element models used in commercial software like ABAQUS. Current work includes nonlocal mechanics, GraFEA for fracture analysis, and bio-medical applications. Award Highlights: Timoshenko Medal (2019), von Neumann Medal (2017), and membership in multiple national academies. His research has led to over 1,500 publications and international recognition. Advising: Mentor to over 100 Ph.D. and M.S. students. Collaborations span institutions globally, including Aalto University, National University of Singapore, and others. Lab: Advanced Computational Mechanics Laboratory (ACML) focuses on innovative numerical methods and materials research.

• Structural Analysis
• Composite Structures
• Morphing Structures
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matt O'Donnell is a Senior Lecturer in Structures and Composites at the University of the West of England (UWE), based in the Faculty of Engineering, Design and Mathematics (FET). He holds a PhD from the University of Bristol and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His expertise spans structural analysis, composite materials, morphing structures, numerical methods, and analytical modeling. He collaborates with institutions like the Bristol Composites Institute (ACCIS), Bucknell University, and the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick. Education: BSc in Mathematics and Physics (2007), University of Warwick G.Dip and MSc in Civil Engineering (2008–2009), University College London PhD in Composite Structures (2014), University of Bristol Research interests include developing hierarchical nonlinear materials, composite cure mechanics, compliant shell mechanisms, and topologically reconfigurable structures. His work integrates numerical methods, finite element analysis, and experimental validation. He has contributed to industry partnerships with Airbus, Hitachi Chemical Co., and EDF, focusing on applications like aerospace, biomedical devices, and nuclear safety. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) Teaching and Grants: He teaches programming, structural analysis, and numerical methods. His research has been supported by grants from the HiPerDuCT program and collaborations with industrial partners. He is currently open to PhD students in his research areas. Labs/Teams: Active collaborations with Bristol Composites Institute, Bucknell University's engineering department, and the Bernal Institute’s materials science team.

Yang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Non-linear elasticity
• Instabilities in soft solids
• Wave propagation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yang Liu is a Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. His research focuses on nonlinear mechanics of soft and active materials, with applications spanning biomechanics, materials science, and industrial mathematics. Research Interests: Dr. Liu's work centers on mathematical modeling of complex material behaviors including: Instabilities in soft solids (wrinkling, buckling) Wave propagation in nonlinear media Mechanics of liquid crystal elastomers Biomechanical phenomena in tissues Pattern formation in residually stressed systems Publication Trends: His recent articles (2020-2025) primarily investigate mechanical instabilities across scales – from biological systems like elephant trunks and tissues to engineered materials like liquid crystal films and porous elastomers. The work combines theoretical mechanics, nonlinear analysis, and applied mathematics to predict deformation patterns and functional responses. Awards: MECMAT Young Investigator Award (2024) for contributions to materials mechanics Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2023) supporting advanced research in soft matter physics

Mohammad Rafieeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Advanced materials
• Sustainable materials
• Electronic materials
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Rafiee is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. He holds affiliations with City University of Hong Kong, École Polytechnique de Montréal, National Research Council Canada, and Advanced Microelectronic Technologies, Sanmina. His research focuses on Advanced materials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, piezoelectric composites) Additive manufacturing (multi-material 3D/4D printing, coaxial deposition) Mechanical/thermal analysis of composite structures Smart devices (sensors, actuators, energy harvesters) Numerical modeling (finite element analysis, nonlinear dynamics) Recent publications highlight trends in Nonplanar additive manufacturing of piezoelectric devices Multiscale graphene/epoxy composites for vibration damping Thermal stability of nanomaterial-reinforced laminates 4D printing applications Structural health monitoring via machine learning Development of polymer-derived ceramics Scientific awards include Ontario Trillium Scholarship Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford, since 2020) Top 1% most cited authors in materials science

• Impact Engineering
• Crashworthiness
• Lightweight Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magnus Langseth is a Professor at the Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU and Director of the SFI CASA Centre for Research-based Innovation (2015–2023). His research focuses on impact engineering, crashworthiness of aluminum and high-strength steel structures, and lightweight ballistic protection. He holds editorial roles in journals like the International Journal of Impact Engineering and has received prestigious awards such as the Médaille Albert Portevin and an Honorary Doctorate from Université de Valenciennes. Langseth earned his doctorate from NTNU in 1988 and previously directed SFI SIMLab (2007–2014), focusing on crashworthy structures. His research integrates laboratory testing, material modeling, and numerical analysis to address practical engineering challenges. Key areas include aluminum extrusions, self-piercing rivets, and energy-absorbing components under dynamic loads. Recent work includes studies on blast-loaded structures, polymer-coated pipelines, and neural network modeling of mechanical joints. His contributions span over 100 publications, emphasizing multiscale testing and industrial applications. Langseth is a member of the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters and the Norwegian Academy of Technical Sciences.

• Composite Materials
• Solid Mechanics
• Structural Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yonca Bab is a Researcher at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering's Mechanical Unit. She holds a PhD in Structural Engineering (2021) from ITU, a Master's degree in Structural Engineering (2018-2021), and prior degrees including a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering (2015-2019) and Civil Engineering (2013-2018). Her research focuses on advanced structural mechanics, composite materials, and finite element analysis, particularly in developing mixed FE formulations for laminated structures. Her work emphasizes refined zigzag theory and higher-order shear deformation theories to analyze beams, plates, and shells under various conditions, including elastic foundations and viscoelastic behavior. She has contributed to buckling analysis, static/dynamic response studies, and functionally graded material (FGM) applications. Professional experience includes roles at the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia and Kauno Technologijos Universitetas. Key research areas include: Composite materials and laminated structures Finite element methods and numerical simulation Structural mechanics and vibration analysis Her publications (2021-2024) highlight contributions to mixed FE formulations for beams, plates, and shells, with a focus on improving accuracy in stress analysis and dynamic response modeling. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her work reflects significant technical expertise in structural engineering.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Vibration Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ender CİĞEROĞLU is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from The Ohio State University, and B.Sc./M.Sc. degrees from METU. His research focuses on nonlinear vibrations, friction modeling, gear dynamics, structural dynamics, and vibration control. He has authored over 40 journal articles and conference papers in leading journals like Nonlinear Dynamics and Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. His work includes development of microslip friction models and advanced vibration analysis techniques for turbomachinery and mechanical systems. Awarded the 2011-2012 METU Educator of the Year Award, Prof. CİĞEROĞLU is an active member of ASME and has served as conference secretary for multiple Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi events. He has supervised numerous undergraduate research projects on mechanical vibrations and numerical methods. Prof. CİĞEROĞLU teaches courses such as Nonlinear Vibrations, Numerical Methods, and Mechanical Design. His contributions include developing educational resources like Mathcad tutorials for engineering students and actively participating in academic service roles including editorial work for conferences and journals.

Michael Searleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tectonics
• Structural Geology
• Ophiolite Formation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Searle is a leading geologist in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, holding his professorship since 2008 after progressing from Departmental Lecturer (2006). His career spans over four decades of research in tectonics and structural geology, with continuous NERC funding from 1985-2010 and significant industry support from major oil companies including Shell and BP. His research focuses on continental collision zones , particularly the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Oman Mountains. Key specialties include ophiolite obduction processes, metamorphic core complexes, and major strike-slip fault systems (Karakoram, Sagaing, Red River). His work integrates field geology with advanced geochronological and structural analysis. His publication record includes 220+ peer-reviewed papers (h-index 81), three authoritative books including Colliding Continents (Oxford University Press, 2013), and six co-edited Geological Society Special Publications. His research demonstrates consistent focus on Himalayan tectonic evolution Ophiolite formation mechanisms Strike-slip fault dynamics Metamorphic processes in collision zones Award highlights include the Geological Society's Murchison Medal (2008) and Foreign Fellowship in the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (2014). His supervised students comprise 27 Oxford D.Phils, 19 MRes students, and 2 Leicester PhDs. Major research initiatives include geological mapping projects across Everest, Pakistan, and Myanmar, plus industry-funded work in Oman/Syria. His DeBeers-funded Cape Town fellowship involved diamond mine studies in southern Africa. Current work emphasizes crustal deformation mechanisms in active collision zones.

Mariia Zhuldybinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metamaterials
• Material characterization
• Terahertz spectroscopy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mariia Zhuldybina is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal. She leads research in metamaterials, terahertz technology, printed electronics, and smart textiles. Her work focuses on sustainable manufacturing, non-destructive testing, and eco-design principles. Education: M.Sc.A. in Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from ÉTS. She directs the LACIME laboratory’s research on functional materials and microsystem fabrication. Research interests include terahertz spectroscopy for quality control, environmental impact assessment of electronic materials, and wearable sensor integration. Her recent projects address 6G communication surfaces, circular economy practices in IoT, and bio-based conductive inks. Advising: Supervises 10+ graduate students across PhD, M.Sc. and project courses. Notable supervisees include Niranjan Namdev Jadhav (6G intelligent surfaces), André-Louis Morneau (6G frequency selectors), and Marie-Jade Lucier (smart textile integration). Labs/Teams: Core member of LACIME – Communications and Microelectronic Integration Laboratory. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining photonics, materials science, and environmental engineering.

• Computational Fracture Mechanics
• Solid Mechanics
• Damage and Fracture Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Fagerström is a Professor at the Department of Material and Computational Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on computational modeling of damage and fracture in lightweight materials, particularly fiber-reinforced polymers, with applications spanning crashworthiness, sports engineering, and health technology. He serves as Co-director of the Health Engineering Area of Advance and coordinator of Chalmers Sports & Technology. Affiliation: Chalmers University of Technology Department: Material and Computational Mechanics Research Areas: Computational fracture mechanics, damage modeling, composite materials, finite element analysis, sports and health engineering His recent publications emphasize multi-fidelity data fusion, machine learning integration with transfer learning, and advanced finite element techniques for predicting elasto-plasticity and delamination in woven composites. Projects led or co-led include SCALE (circular aluminum alloys), REaL-tIme (anisotropic carbon composites), and LIGHTer Academy (lightweight vehicle technology).

Wojciech Witkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Road Safety Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wojciech Witkowski serves as a full Professor at the Department of Strength of Materials within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research bridges structural mechanics with biomedical applications, focusing on computational modeling of biological systems and civil infrastructure safety. His research interests encompass biomechanics (bone fracture healing, spinal ligament modeling), advanced constitutive modeling of hyperelastic materials, and road safety engineering. Using finite element analysis as his primary methodology, he investigates complex phenomena like tissue mechanoregulation in bone healing, nonlinear deformations in thick structures, and vehicle-barrier collision dynamics. His work consistently integrates experimental validation with numerical simulation. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary medical applications , particularly in orthopedic biomechanics using 3D-printed scaffolds and ligament modeling, while maintaining his foundational work in structural mechanics and road safety. This dual focus demonstrates exceptional versatility across engineering domains. Prof. Witkowski leads significant research projects including the OPUS-funded Formulation and numerical implementation of constitutive equations of irreversible deformations in the framework of the nonlinear 6-parameter shell theory (UMO-2015/17/B/ST8/02190, 2016-2021). He also contributes to spinal injury modeling projects as a key collaborator. His work occurs within the Department of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, where he applies computational mechanics to solve critical problems in both biomedical and civil engineering contexts.

• Computational Mechanics
• Finite Element Method
• Structural Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alejandro Aguirre Ruz is a researcher affiliated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically within the Departament d'Enginyeria Civil i Ambiental at the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB) . His work focuses on advanced computational mechanics, particularly in finite element methods for structural analysis and fluid-structure interaction problems. He is part of the research groups ANiComp - Anàlisi Numèrica i Computació Científica and (MC)² - Mecànica de Medis Continus i Computacional . His research emphasizes stabilized finite element formulations for thin structures, including solid-shell elements, Reissner-Mindlin plates, and Timoshenko beams. Key contributions include variational multiscale methods and stress-displacement analyses in both infinitesimal and finite strain regimes. He has published in high-impact journals like Applied Mathematical Modelling and Finite Elements in Analysis and Design , with recent work extending to 2025 on fluid-structure interaction applications. Aguirre Ruz defended his doctoral thesis in 2023 titled Numerical approximation of thin structures using stabilized mixed formulations... , supervised by Professors Ramon Codina and Joan Baiges. He actively collaborates with researchers such as Inocencio Castañar and Zorrilla Martínez, contributing to projects like the Anàlisi Numèrica i Computació Científica initiative funded under the Supòrt a la Recerca program. His technical expertise bridges theoretical developments in numerical methods with practical engineering applications, addressing challenges in structural dynamics and multiphysics systems.

APOSTOLOS KOUKOUSELISمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Apostolos Koukouselis is a researcher and lecturer at the Laboratory of Structural Analysis and Design, University of Thessaly (Greece). He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2011), an M.Sc in Applied Mechanics and Systems Modeling (University of Thessaly, 2013), and a PhD in Structural Engineering (University of Thessaly, 2016). His doctoral research focused on axially compressed cylindrical cementitious shells. Research Focus Dr. Koukouselis specializes in computational mechanics and structural behavior, with emphasis on: Buckling analysis of thin-walled cementitious structures (plates, cylinders, spheres) Ferrocement material performance under shear/compression Nonlinear dynamics of offshore structures including wave/soil interactions Finite element modeling of steel connections and retrofitting techniques Publication Trends His 15 most recent publications (2014-2018) demonstrate concentrated expertise in structural failure analysis, computational modeling of cementitious materials, and offshore engineering. Dominant methodologies include nonlinear finite element analysis and experimental validation of theoretical models. Teaching & Service Teaching assistantships include Structural Analysis I/II, Modeling of Civil Engineering Structures, and Computer Programming (2013-2017). No awards, grants, or student advising roles are documented. Laboratory Affiliation He conducts research at the Laboratory of Structural Analysis and Design, focusing on computational methods for structural integrity assessment.