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Dissertation Defense: Harnoor Sachar

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TItle: Atomistic and theoretical description of liquid flows in polyelectrolyte-brush-grafted nanochannels Author: Harnoor Singh Sachar Date/Time: March 30, 2021 (Tuesday), 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/9765159282 List of Committee MembersDr. Siddhartha Das (Chair)Dr. Amir RiazDr. Peter W. ChungDr. Don DeVoeDr. Silvina Matysiak (Dean’s Representative) AbstractPolyelectrolyte (PE) chains grafted in close proximity stretch out […]

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Dissertation Defense – Preethi Ravula

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Title: Numerical and Experimental Studies on Dynamic Interactions of Robot Appendages with Granular Media Date/Time: Mar 25, 2021, 12:15 PM EST Committee Members:Professor Balakumar Balachandran, Chair and AdvisorProfessor Abhijit Dasgupta, Department of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Teng Li, Department of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Peter W. Chung, Department of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Derek Richardson, Department of Astronomy (Dean’s Representative) Abstract:

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Big10 Augmented Intelligence Bowl

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The Midwest, despite multiple leading Engineering and Computer Science programs and Medical schools, is not well represented in the latest AI/ML literature https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2770833. As a newly launched institute at Northwestern University, the Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine (I.AIM) is driven to raise the profile of both I.AIM and other Midwest schools doing great work in this area. To that

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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Robotics

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Seminar Abstract: OffWorld is developing a new generation of autonomous industrial robots to do the heavy lifting first on Earth, then on Moon, Mars and asteroids. We see reinforcement learning as one of major candidate technologies that could allow us to reach a high level of autonomy. While RL has achieved remarkable results in games

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The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship

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The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) is currently accepting applications through March 17, 2021. The DOE NNSA LRGF provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to U.S. citizens pursuing degrees in fields relevant to the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear stockpile − namely engineering and applied sciences, physics,

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​​SAE Heinz C. Prechter Automotive Excellence Scholarship​ ​​

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The Heinz C. Prechter Automotive Excellence Scholarship honors Heinz C. Prechter, founder of the American Sunroof Co. (now ASC Inc.).   The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support young entrepreneurs pursuing a degree in engineering, including those with a passion for STEM.  This scholarship will award the creative ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit

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The Link Foundation Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation Ph.D. Fellowship Program

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Objectives: To foster ocean engineering and ocean instrumentation research; to enhance both the  theoretical and practical knowledge and applications of ocean engineering and ocean  instrumentation research; and to disseminate the results of that research through lectures,  seminars and publications.The Awards: On the basis of an application to the Foundation in the form of a research proposal,

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Dissertation Defense: Abdullah Alsharhan

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Title: Additive Manufacturing of Microfluidic Technologies via In Situ Direct Laser Writing Day/Time: Thursday Feb 11th 2021, 10:45am-12:45pm Examining Committee: Ryan Sochol (Chair)Don DeVoeEleonora TubaldiAxel KriegerReza Ghodssi (Dean’s Represenative) Abstract: Innovations in microfluidic technologies hold great promise for a wide range of chemical, biomedical, and soft robotic applications. Unfortunately, key drawbacks associated with soft lithography-based microfabrication processes hinder

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One-year Research Fellow Position at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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The FDA is seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate for a one-year research  position in the area of optical performance evaluation of medical devices. The intern will have the opportunity to perform cutting-edge scientific research with highly experienced biophotonics researchers, present work at scientific conferences and publish journal articles. Project DescriptionThis project will focus

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