Mechanical Engineering Seminars - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series

ME Seminar Schedule: Spring 2020

Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are held in Brown Hall W280 from 4:00 to 5:00.

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”
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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

Apr. 14, 2020: Prof. Mauricio Ponga

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia

Apr. 28, 2020: Prof. Chunmei Ban

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder

Past Seminar Schedules

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