Multiscale Computational Mechanics and Biomechanics LAB @ Drexel University
Innovative Optimization in Materials Design
Multiscale Computational Mechanics and Biomechanics (MCMB) Lab members (Jonathan Gorman, Amir Sadighi, Dr. Ahmad Najafi, Nolan Black, Isabella Snyder, Dr. Li Meng, Dr. Hsiao Wei Lee, and Alireza Ashkpour) presented our works at the 2024 Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI2024) Continue reading MCMB Lab Members attended EMI2024
MCMB Lab members Jonathan Gorman, Isabella Snyder, and PI Dr. Ahmad Najafi recently participated as Science Fair Judges at the Downingtown STEM Academy.
The MCMB Lab hosted a workshop to discuss their research direction and plans for the coming years. MCMB team members presented ideas related to experimental validation, fabrication strategies, and research expansions that produced fruitful discussion. The 2022 workshop is one Continue reading The MCMB Lab’s 2022 Workshop
The MCMB Lab attended Gordon Research Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures in Ventura, CA to present our work related to the design of multifunctional battery composites. Dr. Ahmad Najafi presented the MCMB’s approach to the multifunctional, multiscale, multiobjective optimization Continue reading The MCMB Lab at The Gordon Research Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures 2022
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!
The MCMB Lab is excited to welcome 2 new students ! Amir Sadighi (PhD Student) and Marykate Dugan (MS Student) have recently joined MCMB Lab. Amir is going to work on damage mechanics with a focus on fracture simulation in Continue reading MCMB Lab Welcomes 2 New Students
The MCMB Lab is happy to welcome its new students! The past year has brought Nolan Black (PhD Student), Timothy Speck (MS Student), Jonathan Gorman (MS Student), Gabriel Holder (BS/MS Student), and Chase Foley (BS/MS Student) to our team. Our Continue reading MCMB Lab Welcomes New Students
The MCMB Lab would like to congratulate its newest alumni: Ronald Vitola, Timothy Josephson, and Jason Moore. Ronald Vitola completed his MS Degree and is now working at Quartus Engineering. Timothy Josephson completed his MS degree and is continuing his Continue reading Congratulations to our newest alumni! Best wishes to Ronald Vitola, Timothy Josephson, & Jason Moore
Prof. Farnam (CAEE, Drexel University), Prof. Sales (CAEE, Drexel University), Prof. Schauer (MSE, Drexel University), and Prof. Najafi received a $555K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This three-year research program entitled “Engineering Multifunctional Microbial Polymeric Fiber (BioFiber) for Concrete Self-Healing” takes a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach Continue reading MCMB LAB’s New Project: Engineering Multifunctional Microbial Polymeric Fiber (BioFiber) for Concrete Self-Healing