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Abstraction and Composition in Modeling and Simulation James Fairbanks, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering University of Florida Abstract Scientific modeling software is especially complex because it is high-performance software that does sophisticated mathematics. This software complexity slows progress in science and engineering. In order to address these problems with […]

Michael Tonks, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Department Chair, Alumni Professor of Materials Science & Engineering Dr. Michael Tonks received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked at the Idaho National Laboratory and Penn State University before joining the […]

Human-Robot Shared Perception for Complex Industrial Operations Tuesday, September 06, 2022, at 12:50 pm Location: MAE-A 303 Eric Jing Du, PhD Associate Professor Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering University of Florida Abstract The collaboration between robots and human agents is a defining method of Industry 4.0. Industries including civil engineering have begun to utilize […]

Carlos A. Silvera Batista, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Vanderbilt University Title: Engineering Nonequilibrium Interactions and Dynamic Assembly of Polarizable Colloids Abstract: Colloidal materials display impressive features such as dynamic assembly, self- assembly and self-propulsion. These features are promising for achieving advanced materials that mimic the versatility of natural systems. Nonetheless, […]

Presented by Dr Catia S Silva with UF ECE Title: Introduction to Git Abstract: This seminar will present a brief introduction to the version control system, Git, and the hosting service, GitHub. We will discuss a bottom-up explanation of Git, starting with its data model and later covering the command-line interface. Short Bio: Dr. Catia […]

Michael Short, Ph.D. Class of ’42 Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering Associate Director, Plasma Science and Fusion Center Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michael Short joined the faculty in the MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering in July, 2013. He brings 15 years of research experience in the field of nuclear materials, microstructural […]

Welcome to the Fall 2022 semester and our first seminar of the new academic year. Simon Phillpot, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Vladimir Grodsky Professor of Materials Science & Engineering Michael Tonks, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Department Chair, Alumni Professor of Materials Science & Engineering

Reactive Flow in Extreme Scenarios: From Dust Explosions to Explosive Afterburning Dr. Ryan Houim Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering University of Florida Abstract Explosions in coal mines, food processing facilities, metal working factories, and even everyday life occur with alarming regularity. Despite a long history of research and its importance to safety […]

Helen Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, University of Florida College of Medicine Fetal growth restriction (FGR) occurs in 5-10% of all pregnancies in the developed world and has higher rates in the developing world. FGR contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality, primarily due to prematurity and hypoxia. The problems […]

Tuesday, August 25, 2022, at 12:50 pm Location: MAE-A 303 Dr. Thomas Angelini Associate Professor Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering University of Florida Abstract The remarkable differences between cells grown on plates and cells in vivo or in 3D culture are well-known. At the physical level, cell shape, structure, motion, and mechanical behavior in […]