Mini-symposium on “Emerging Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques in Computational Materials Design” at the USNCCM16

Mini-symposium on “Emerging Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques in Computational Materials Design” at the USNCCM16 Dr. Ahmad Najafi, in collaboration with Dr. James (UIUC) and Dr. Safdari (UIUC), is organizing a mini-symposium on “Emerging Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques in Continue reading Mini-symposium on “Emerging Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques in Computational Materials Design” at the USNCCM16

Congratulations to our newest alumni! Best wishes to Ronald Vitola, Timothy Josephson, & Jason Moore

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. Najafi received Drexel University’s Faculty Summer Research Award

Prof. Najafi received a 2020 Faculty Summer Research Award for Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty. This award provides Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty the opportunity to pursue research activities that will enhance their careers as well as increase their contribution to Drexel. Awards are available for Continue reading Prof. Najafi received Drexel University’s Faculty Summer Research Award

MCMB LAB’s New Project: Engineering Multifunctional Microbial Polymeric Fiber (BioFiber) for Concrete Self-Healing

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

MCMB LAB’s New Project Supported by PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Prof. Najafi’s Manufacturing PA Innovation Program proposal entitled “Damage-tolerant Design of Ultra-High-Performance Cementitious Composite” has been awarded by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. Inspired by the complex hierarchical architectures present in many biological structures, Prof. Najafi has teamed up with the TAKTL Company to Continue reading MCMB LAB’s New Project Supported by PA Department of Community and Economic Development