Carla Nathaly Villacis Nunez

Carla Nathaly Villacis Nunez

My research focuses on understanding rotator cuff tendon tear growth mechanics using full-volume strain-probing methods and data-driven modeling. By comparing intact and torn tendons, I have shown that shear strains are high at the boundaries of attached/detached...
Lei Zhang

Lei Zhang

Quantum many-body theory and algorithms for strongly correlated systems.
Zachary Croft

Zachary Croft

I work in the field of computational materials science in Professor Katsuyo Thornton’s research group. My research involves simulations of microstructural evolution using the phase-field method. I am interested in understanding the dynamics of polycrystalline...
Sandeep Pradhan

Sandeep Pradhan

The potential for quantum computers (QC) to solve complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers promises revolutionary advancements in data analysis, optimization, and encryption. Many problems fundamental to the disciplines of significance to society...
Efe Yamac Yarbasi

Efe Yamac Yarbasi

Dr. Yarbasi’s expertise encompasses uncertainty quantification in complex systems, verification, and validation (V&V) activities, robotics, energy systems modeling in smart building infrastructure, and systems engineering. Before joining UMTRI, he extensively...
Wenda Tan

Wenda Tan

Professor Tan has focused his recent efforts on physics-based modeling for various advanced manufacturing processes. Specifically, he has been working on computational fluid dynamics and computational materials modeling for additive manufacturing, welding, casting,...
Krishnan Mahesh

Krishnan Mahesh

Krishnan Mahesh and his team are working on developing simulation methods that are flexible enough to handle real-world engineering problems and accurate enough to reliably simulate the complicated details of turbulence. As a result, we are now capable of simulating...
Elizabeth Holm

Elizabeth Holm

Professor Holm uses the tools of computational materials science to study a variety of materials systems and phenomena. Her research areas include the theory and modeling of microstructural evolution in complex polycrystals, the physical and mechanical response of...
Rebecca Lindsey

Rebecca Lindsey

Dr. Lindsey develops new artificial intelligence-driven simulation methods to accelerate the design, discovery, and synthesis of next-generation materials. She leads the development of ChIMES, a physics-informed machine-learned interatomic model and generation...
Khalil Khanafer

Khalil Khanafer

My recent research project is focusing on finite element analysis of thermo-mechanical behavior of a multi-layer laser additive manufacturing process. Also, I am characterizing the mechanical properties of 3D printing metal parts under various process parameters such...