Multiscale Computational Mechanics and Biomechanics LAB @ Drexel University
Innovative Optimization in Materials Design
The MCMB Lab recently conducted an outreach program to introduce the Downingtown Area Robotics Club (DAR) from Exton, PA to design optimization. This camp covered topics such as topology optimization, and mechanical design using AI/ML techniques. During the program, the Continue reading MCMB Lab hosts workshop for Robotics Club
The Multiscale Computational Mechanics and Biomechanics (MCMB) Lab at Drexel University attended the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE 2024) from November 17-21, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. We are proud to announce that our work has been selected Continue reading MCMB selected for ASME Rising Stars of Mechanical Engineering at IMECE 2024
Drexel University’s NSF-awarded S-STEM scholarship program, titled Awards to Increase Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Diversity (AIME), participated in the 2024 S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting held from November 8-10 in Chicago, IL. Co-principal investigators, Dr. Ahmad Najafi and Dr. Jennifer Continue reading Dr. Najafi Attends 2024 NSF S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting in Chicago, Il
The MCMB Lab attended the 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in Columbus, OH. The team presented two works at the symposium for Emerging Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques in Computational Design of Materials and Structures (organized by Dr. Continue reading MCMB Lab at IMECE 2022
The MCMB Lab presented at the 19th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in Austin, TX. Nolan Black, Jonathan Gorman, and Dr. Najafi all held successful talks!
The MCMB Lab traveled to Baltimore, MD to present at the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference. Congratulations to Jonathan Gorman, Nolan Black, and Dr. Najafi for successful presentations!
WCSMO13: World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi will present at the WCSMO13: World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, May 20-24, Beijing, China. Title: Efficient Scheme for IGFEM-based Topology/Shape Optimization of Microvascular Materials Considering Uncertainty Continue reading Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi will present at the WCSMO13: World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, May 20-24, Beijing, China.
ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi will present at the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 9-15, 2018. Title: Multi-scale Design of Periodic Nonlinear Materials Using a Continue reading Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi will present at the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 9-15, 2018.
13TH WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS (WCCM2018) and 2nd Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi had a presentation at the 13TH WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS (WCCM2019) and 2nd Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics on Continue reading Prof. Ahmad R. Najafi had a presentation at the 13TH WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS (WCCM2019) and 2nd Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
MCMB lab is hosting Professor Daniel A. Tortorelli from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (UIUC) for a talk in our next MEM seminar at 11 am on Friday, May 11th. The title of his talk Continue reading Professor Daniel Tortorelli’s talk in MEM Seminars