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Upcoming Dissertation Defense – Ramin Moradi

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 Systematic Integration of PHM and PRA for Risk and Reliability Analysis of Complex Engineering Systems Author: Ramin Moradi Date/Time: Wednesday, June 16th. | 2 pm – 4 pm Examining Committeee:Dr. Katrina Groth, Chair/AdvisorDr. Mohammad ModarresDr. Enrique Lopez DroguettDr. Michelle BensiDr. Shapour AzarmDr. Greg Baecher, Dean’s Representative “Complex Engineering Systems (CES) such as power plants, process […]

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Dissertation Defense – Qian Jiang

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Anisotropic Multi-scale Modeling for Steady-state Creep Behavior of Polycrystalline Coarse-grain SnAgCu (SAC) Solder Joints Author: Qian Jiang Day/Time: June 10, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm List of committee membersProfessor Abhijit Dasgupta, ChairProfessor Hugh Alan BruckProfessor Teng LiProfessor Patrick McCluskeyProfessor Lourdes G. Salamanca-Riba, Dean Representative Abstract:Heterogeneous integration is leading to unprecedented miniaturization of solder joints. The overall size of solder

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Dissertation Defense – Benjamin Knisely

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Title: Integrating Human Performance Models into Early Design Stages to Support Accessibility  Author: Benjamin Knisely Day/Time: June 8th, 1-3 pm List of committee membersAssistant Professor Monifa Vaughn-Cooke, ChairAssistant Professor Mark FugeProfessor Jeffrey HerrmannAssistant Professor John DickersonProfessor Michel Wedel, Dean Representative Day/Time: June 8th, 1-3 pm Abstract:Humans have heterogeneous physical and cognitive capabilities. Engineers must cater to

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Thesis Defense – Harsha Bharadwaj

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TITLE: Morphology evolution of droplets in a polymer based extensional flow. Date/Time: Friday, May 28 – 2PM-4PM Committee Members: Dr. David Bigio (Advisor)Dr. James DuncanDr. Ryan Sochol Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/93032464600 Abstract: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the most widely used Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods to bring products to life. This thesis examines the incorporation of

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Thesis Defense – Haafiz Husker

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Title: INFLATABLE ACOUSTIC METAMATERIAL Author: Haafiz Husker Committee Members:Dr. Amr Baz (Adviser – Chair)Dr. Balakumar BalachandranDr. Hosam Fathy Exam Time:  May 20, 2021 (Thursday) at 9:30AM Abstract: Acoustic metamaterials thus far have been either passive or employed stacking to produce wide range of results. With the advent of advanced additive manufacturing techniques, the ability to

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Thesis Defense – Hyun Seop Lee

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Title: Temperature Dependent Characterization of Polymers for Accurate Prediction of Stresses in Electronic Packages Author: Hyun Seop Lee Date/Time : May 18, 1~3 pm Committee members:Prof. Bongtae Han (Chair)Prof. Abhijit DasguptaProf. Patrick McCluskeyProf. Peter SandbornProf. Sung W. Lee (Dean’s representative) Abstract: Epoxy molding compound (EMC) is a thermosetting polymer filled with inorganic fillers such as

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Dissertation Defense – Jonathan Kordell

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Title: Parametric Design and Experimental Validation of Conjugate Stress Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring Author: Jonathan Kordell Date/Time: Date/Time – May 13, 2021 at 10am EDT Examining Committee:Dr. Abhijit DasguptaDr. Miao YuDr. Bongtae HanDr. Amr BazDr. Hugh BruckDr. Inderjit Chopra Abstract:In this dissertation, conjugate stress (CS) sensing is advanced through a parametric evaluation of a

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Dissertation Defense – Seyed Fouad Karimian

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Title: THERMODYNAMIC AND INFORMATION ENTROPY-BASED PREDICTION  AND DETECTION OF FATIGUE FAILURES IN METALLIC AND COMPOSITE  MATERIALS USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION AND DIGITAL IMAGE  CORRELATION Author: Seyed Fouad Karimian Date: Thursday, May 6th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/9968970907 Examining Committee: Professor Mohammad Modarres, Advisor and Chair  Professor Hugh Bruck, Co-Advisor Professor Aris Christou Professor Abhijit Dasgupta Professor Katrina Groth Professor Norman

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Spring 2021 Virtual Award Ceremony

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On Thursday, April 29, the Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office hosted an online event celebrating the many achievements and successes of M.S. and Ph.D. students in mechanical and reliability engineering. 2021 GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS Ruben AcevedoOutstanding Student Paper Award, IEEE Conference on Micro-electronics Mechanical Systems Etha AnkitOutstanding Graduate Assistant (GA) & Clark School Future

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Thesis Defense – Aishwarya Prashant Gaonkar

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Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE  FIDES RELIABILITY PREDICTION METHODOLOGY Author: Aishwarya Prashant Gaonkar Advisory Committee:Professor Michael G. Pecht Professor Peter SandbornProfessor Patrick McCluskeyProfessor Diganta Das Date/Time: Wednesday, April 21 9:00-11:00AM Abstract: The FIDES Guide is a reliability prediction handbook published by a group of European defense and aerospace manufacturers under the supervision of the French Ministry of

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