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Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series

ME Seminar Schedule: Fall 2021

Fall 2021 distinguished seminars will return in person! All seminars will be held in BB W250 from 4:00–5:00pm. Check back often for updated details!

Sept. 28, 2021: Dr. Kristine Fischenich

Post Doc Fellow, Biomedical Engineering
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
“Towards Better Understanding Growth Plate Injuries and Recent Efforts to Engineer Treatments”
View Dr. Fischenich’s bio and seminar abstract

Oct. 12, 2021: Dr. Peter Johnson

Emeritus Professor, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
University of Washington
“Making a Health, Safety and Business Case for Higher-Performing Commercial Vehicle Operator Seats: Including a New Passively Active Seat Suspension Design”
View Dr. Johnson’s bio and seminar abstract

Nov. 2, 2021: Dr. Eric R. Homer

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
“Using Machine Learning, Math, and Genomic Analysis to Discover the Physics Controlling Metallic Interfaces”
View Dr. Homer’s bio and seminar abstract

Nov. 16, 2021: Dr. Tim Barckholtz

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Annandale, NJ
“CO2 Capture Using Carbonate Fuel Cells”
View Dr. Barckholtz’s bio and seminar abstract

Nov. 30, 2021: Dr. Himanshu Sahasrabudhe

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
“Exploring Multi-material Structures and Novel Materials using Laser Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing”
View Dr. Sahasrabudhe’s bio and seminar abstract

Past Seminar Schedules

Summer 2021

Summer 2021 ME Special Seminar Speakers

	May 18, 2021: Dr. Ankit Gupta Post Doc, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Colorado School of Mines “Uncovering Key Structure-Property Relationships in Nanostructured Materials Using Multi-Scale Simulation Framework and Novel Computational Tools” View Dr. Gupta’s bio and seminar abstract
	June 11, 2021: Dr. Luca Mastropasqua Senior Research Scientist, Irvine’s National Fuel Cell Research Center University of California “Multi-scale Modelling the Thermo-Electrochemical Performance of Solid Oxide Cells and Systems” View Dr. Mastropasqua’s bio and seminar abstract

Spring 2021

	Jan. 26, 2021: Dr. Shelly Miller Professor, Mechanical Engineering University of Colorado Boulder “Superspreading Events: How to Minimize SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Transmission” View Dr. Miller’s bio and seminar abstract
	Feb. 2, 2021: Dr. Daniel Esposito Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Columbia University “Electrolysis without Membranes: Opportunities and Limitations” View Dr. Esposito’s bio and seminar abstract
	Feb. 23, 2021: Dr. Christos Bergeles Reader, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences King’s College London “Design and Control of Patient-Specific Continuum Robots” View Dr. Bergeles’ bio and seminar abstract
	Mar. 9, 2021: Dr. Suveen Mathaudhu Professor, Mechanical Engineering Chair, Materials Science and Engineering University of California Riverside “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom: Advanced Processing of Ultralightweight Mg Alloys” View Dr. Mathaudhu’s bio and seminar abstract
	Mar. 23, 2021: Dr. David Sailor Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Director, Urban Climate Research Center (UCRC) Arizona State University ”Urban Cooling Technologies: Breaking down barriers to widespread implementation” View Dr. Sailor’s bio and seminar abstract
	Apr. 13, 2021: Dr. Ashley Spear Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering University of Utah “Characterizing Microstructure-sensitive Mechanical Response of Open-Cell Metal Foams using High-fidelity Models and In-situ Experiments” View Dr. Spear’s bio and seminar abstract
	Apr. 27, 2021: Dr. Eric Diller Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering University of Toronto “Micro-Scale Surgery: Using Magnetic Fields to Control Tiny Robots in the Gut and Brain” View Dr. Diller’s bio and seminar abstract

Fall 2020

	Sept. 8, 2020: Dr. Sandrine Ricote Research Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines “Recent Progress and Promise of High-Temperature Proton Conductors” View Dr. Ricote’s bio and seminar abstract
	Sept. 22, 2020: Dr. Francesca Tavazza National Institute of Standards and Technology, Thermodynamics and Kinetics Group “Materials Discovery via Machine Learning: Modeling Across Properties and Uncertainty Evaluation” View Dr. Travazza’s bio and seminar abstract
	Oct 6, 2020: Dr. Clare Fitzpatrick Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University “Applying Computational Models to Address Clinical Issues in Biomedical Engineering” View Dr. Fitzpatrick’s bio and seminar abstract
	Oct. 27, 2020: Dr. Mark Horstemeyer Dean of Engineering and Distinguished Professor, Liberty University Managing Director, DoD HPCMP Hypersonic Vehicle Simulation Institute “Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME): Past, Present, and Future” View Dr. Horstemeyer’s bio and seminar abstract
	Nov. 10, 2020: Dr. Robert Webster Richard A. Schroeder Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University “Can Needle-Sized Robot Tentacles Help Surgeons Save Lives?” View Dr. Webster’s bio and seminar abstract
	Nov. 24, 2020: Dr. Chunmei Ban Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder “Fast Determination of Lithium Content and Failure Mechanism for Aged Lithium-ion Battery Electrodes” View Dr. Ban’s bio and seminar abstract
	Dec. 8, 2020: Dr. Daniel Gonzalez ARL Postdoctoral Research Fellow, United States Military Academy, West Point “Wearable Robotic SuperLimbs and Agile Robotic Teammates for Empowering Emergency Responders” View Dr. Gonzalez’s bio and seminar abstract

Spring 2020

	Jan. 21, 2020: Dr. Nuno Rebelo Nuno Rebelo Associates, LLC “Transforming Lives Through Virtual Reality” View Dr. Rebelo’s bio and seminar abstract
	Feb. 4, 2020: Prof. Harry Millwater Jr. Samuel G. Dawson Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio “High-Order Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis Using the Hypercomplex Finite Element Method with Applications to Additive Manufacturing” View Dr. Millwater’s bio and seminar abstract
	Feb. 25, 2020: Prof. Michael Calvisi Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs “Dynamics and Control of Encapsulated Ultrasound Microbubbles for Biomedicine” View Dr. Calvisi’s bio and seminar abstract
	Mar. 5, 2020: Prof. Russell Cummings Professor, Aeronautics, U.S. Air Force Academy Managing Director, DoD HPCMP Hypersonic Vehicle Simulation Institute “The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program’s Hypersonic Vehicle Simulation Institute: Objectives and Progress” View Dr. Cumming’s bio and seminar abstract
	Mar. 10, 2020: Prof. Aaron Stebner Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines “The Fusion of Mechanics, Manufacturing and Machine Learning at Mines” View Dr. Stebner’s bio and seminar abstract

Fall 2019

	Sept. 3, 2019: Prof. Joseph Samaniuk Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines “Understanding Particle-Particle Interactions that Drive Self Assembly of 2D Film Materials such as Graphene, Molybdenum Disulfide, and Hexagonal Boron Nitride”
	Sept. 17, 2019: Dr. Guangdong Zhu Research Scientist, National Renewable Energy Laboratory “A Perspective on Concentrating Solar Power Technologies: An Undervalued Foundation and an Underestimated Potential” View Dr. Zhu’s bio and seminar abstract
	Oct. 1, 2019: Prof. Reinhard Radermacher Minta Martin Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland Director, Center for Environmental Energy Engineering, Maryland Energy Innovation Institute “The Future of Indoor Climate Control” View Dr. Radermacher’s bio and seminar abstract
	Oct. 22, 2019: Dr. Chris Debrunner Fellow, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Autonomous Systems Group “The Future of Autonomy at Lockheed Martin” View Dr. Debrunner’s bio and seminar abstract
	Nov. 5, 2019: Dr. Mark Tschopp Regional Lead, US Army Research Laboratory Central “ARL Central: Polycrystalline Materials by Design, and Other Short Stories” View Dr. Tschopp’s bio and seminar abstract
	Nov. 19, 2019: Dr. Chris Weinberger Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University “Developing Physically Based Multiscale Models of Plasticity in BCC Metals” View Dr. Weinberger’s bio and seminar abstract