Mechanical Engineering Seminars - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series

ME Seminar Schedule: Spring 2021

Spring 2021 seminars will be held on Zoom from 4:00–5:00pm. Check back often for updated details!

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”
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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”
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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”
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Apr. 27, 2021: Dr. Eric Diller

Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Toronto

Past Seminar Schedules

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