by U-M MICDE | Oct 8, 2026
My research focuses on computational modeling and learning-based optimal control of complex dynamical systems, with applications in advanced manufacturing and robotics. A central goal is to develop models and controllers that retain relevant physical and mathematical...
by U-M MICDE | Sep 23, 2026
My research is focused on efficient and scalable models of atomic forces for large-scale molecular dynamics simulations. Specifically, my current research direction focuses on electron-density-aware models which help capture some of the electronic structure which is...
by Gina Ko | May 21, 2026
Hugo Gonzalez Villasanti is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, where he leads the People-centered Autonomy Laboratory (PAL). His research focuses on dynamical systems, control theory, and robotics applied to human-centered...
by Gina Ko | May 21, 2026
Jingwen Hu is a Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering in the College of Engineering, with appointments in Mechanical Engineering and the U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), where he serves as Associate Director. His research focuses on injury...
by Gina Ko | May 21, 2026
Jacinto Ulloa is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, where he leads the Mechanics of Solids and Material Systems group. His research focuses on developing mathematical and computational frameworks to describe complex...
by Gina Ko | May 21, 2026
Maha Haji is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, where she leads the Symbiotic Engineering and Analysis (SEA) Lab. Her research focuses on the design and multidisciplinary optimization of symbiotic offshore systems that...
by Gina Ko | May 21, 2026
Christopher Vermillion is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering. His research applies optimal control and design optimization tools to cutting-edge problems in renewable energy and energy efficiency, with particular interest in...
by U-M MICDE | Mar 3, 2026
I am interested in the broad area of explainable AI (XAI) for scientific discovery in manufacturing. My current focus is on the use of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks as an architecture to enable interrogation of trained models.
by U-M MICDE | Oct 9, 2025
I am interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of granular mechanics, soft matter physics, and computational modeling. My work focuses on the coupled dynamics of deformable bodies and granular media, where I employ large-scale DEM-FEM simulations...
by U-M MICDE | Sep 3, 2025
Metallic alloys uniquely combine strength, ductility, and reusability. These properties result from a complex hierarchy of mechanisms that are only partially understood. Our research pushes the frontier of multi-scale simulation methods for metals, connecting atomic...
