http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jp307221q 

The NNIN/C at the University of Michigan will be hosting a free Workshop
entitled ” Comsol Hands-on Workshop on Microfluidic Devices “.

In this Workshop, we will focus on COMSOL’s Microfluidics Module
which encompasses easy-to-use tools for the study of microfluidic
devices. Important applications include simulations of lab-on-a-chip
devices, digital microfluidics, electrokinetic and magnetokinetic
devices, inkjets, and micro-pumps.

Estimating the response of polycrystalline materials using sets of weighted statistical volume elements

Siddiq M. Qidwai, David M. Turner, Stephen R. Niezgoda, Alexis C. Lewis, Andrew B. Geltmacher, David J. Rowenhorst, Surya R. Kalidindi

Acta Materialia, 60, 5284–5299, 2012; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2012.06.026 

Two doctoral (Ph.D.) research assistant (RA) student positions are available on the synthesis, characterization, and modeling of high performance energy-storage materials with nanostructures.

Shock Wave Energy Dissapation in Mehcanochemcially Active Polymers

Convergent Manufacturing Technologies Inc. (www.convergent.ca), a small but growing university spin-off company located on the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, is a world-leader in virtual manufacturing for the aerosapce industry. We develop specialized engineering simulation software and provide engineering support to the leading aerospace companies world-wide.

I am hoping someone has some historical knowledge of some
interesting mechanics, or just an interest to discuss it. A superposition principle is widely used to solve crack problems, with illustrations like these:

http://ars.sciencedirect.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0142112308002211-gr1.jpg

http://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0142112399000778-gr2.gif

At least 2 PhD positions are available at Nanomechanics and Multi-physics Lab at UC, Riverside. Selected students will develop an in-situ TEM experimental setup using nanofabrication techniques and carry out experiments to understand the material behavior of nanoscale thin films. Students with background in material science are highly encouraged to apply.

http://www.me.ucr.edu/skumar/

or contact me - skumar [at] engr.ucr.edu

Prof. Zdenek P. Bazant seeks a postdoctoral
associate to conduct research on some of his sponsored projects. They
deal with the mechanics and nano-mechanics of quasibrittle failure of
fiber composites, concrete
and geomaterials, including probabilistic strength and lifetime. Others
deal with creep and chemo-mechanical effects in concrete structures and
their nano-mechanical origin. To apply, send a CV to Robert Lenon

Electromechanical instabilities of thermoplastics: Theory and in situ observation

Qiming Wang, Xiaofan Niu, Qibing Pei, Michael Dickey, Xuanhe Zhao*

Appl. Phys. Lett. 101, 141911 (2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4757867