Events Archive

PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Agne Civilyte, Lithuanian Institute of History
Nov 30, 2022, 12:00 pm

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainability in Archaeology 

Abstract: I plan to employ a multidisciplinary approach to the study of sustainability in archaeology. My presentation will undertake a brief review of the methods used in the Material, Natural, Engineering Sciences, and Archaeology to reconstruct the…

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Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Tomohiro Tachi, University of Tokyo
Nov 16, 2022, 12:00 pm

Structural Origami and Art-Science Collaboration

Abstract: Origami, the traditional art of folding, is now receiving scientific attention as the source of inspiration for mechanical design. The speaker talks about the geometry behind the art of origami that may lead to structural innovations. The talk covers…

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Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Hanqing Jiang, Westlake University
Nov 9, 2022, 12:00 pm

Origami-based Mechanical Metamaterials for Robotics and the Metaverse

Abstract: Origami, the art of paper folding, is being transformed by scientists, mathematicians, and engineers into innovative design approaches to harness its unique properties, i.e., crease-dependent tunable properties. Inspired by this…

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Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Joshua Gallaway, Northeastern University
Nov 2, 2022, 12:00 pm

Heterogeneity In All-Solid-State Li Batteries

Abstract: All-solid-state Li batteries hold the promise of improving both the safety and energy density beyond that of current-day Li-ion batteries. Safety would be improved by replacement of flammable liquid electrolyte by a solid material. Energy density would be…

Location
Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Tingyi Gu, University of Delaware
Oct 26, 2022, 12:00 pm

Integrated Photonic Interface of Van der Waals Materials and Low Power Optoelectronics

Abstract: Inspired by the condensed material physics research society, van der Waals (vdWs) semiconductor materials fascinate nanoscale device engineers with their unique optoelectronic properties that can fundamentally address the…

Location
Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Mija Hubler, University of Colorado Boulder
Oct 12, 2022, 12:00 pm

Designing Random Heterogeneous Construction Materials for Fracture Resistance

Abstract: The spatial arrangement of random heterogeneous materials such as concrete, rock, and polymer composites are often overlooked in the study of their mechanical properties. In the context of civil engineering materials, a study…

Location
Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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PRISM/PCCM SEMINAR SERIES FALL 2022: Alan Mantooth, University of Arkansas
Oct 5, 2022, 12:00 pm

Advancing Power Electronics Through Heterogeneous Integration and Multi-Physics Co-Design

Abstract: Applications continue to emerge and grow for power electronics systems to become more compact, lighter weight, and power dense. The mega trends in vehicle electrification are followed by increasing efforts in all…

Location
Bowen Hall Auditorium 222
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