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We develop a variationally consistent framework for chemo-elastic special Cosserat rods that incorporates a two-way chemo-mechanical coupling to accurately model large deformations in slender rods. This two-way coupling is particularly important to model stress-assisted diffusion for various metamaterial-based battery electrodes and soft robotics applications. Using the virtual power and energy minimization approach, we first derive coupled equilibrium equations in Lagrangian formulation applicable to three-dimensional chemo-elastic solids.

Bioinspired microstructure design simultaneously enhances strain-rate stiffening and toughening of composites, Qi, et al., Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2024 

Novelty:

Propose and prove that microstructure significantly affects strain-rate dependent mechanical properties of composites, expanding the current knowledge that the strain-rate dependence is mostly due to material attributes.

The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) invites applications for up to ten open positions for independent research group leaders under the 2026 ČVUT Starting Grant (StG) scheme. The call is open to applicants in all research fields represented at CTU, including Engineering, Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Architecture, and Humanities. Applicants must be early-career researchers (Ph.D. awarded no more than 8 years prior to the deadline) with substantial international experience (Ph.D.

MIT Generative Multiscale Materials Design: Physics, AI, Manufacturing Short Course

Dear colleagues,

A few years ago, I shared here a short note on inflation-induced twist in geometrically incompatible isotropic tubes, exploring how layered cylindrical structures can develop torsion under pressure without externally applied torque:
https://www.imechanica.org/node/24506

I am pleased to share that this line of thinking has now evolved into a published study in npj Regenerative Medicine:

The 2026 SES Conference will take place at Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, October 11-14, 2026.

SES2026

The abstract submission for the 2026 SES Conference at Purdue University is now open at until May 8

Symposia at SES2026

NC State Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering has a tenure-track faculty opening in AI/ML. Applications are encouraged from scholars with strong theoretical foundations in AI/ML and engineering principles, who are passionate about solving a broad range of application problems of high societal impact. The department fosters strong collaborative culture, and the successful candidate can expect opportunities to solve wide ranging problems across the many sub disciplines working with various domain experts.

Are you - or someone you know - interested in applying AI and Machine Learning to brain biomechanics? We’re currently seeking motivated researchers to join us through the DigitalFuture Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Stockholm to improve brain health!

It gives me great pleasure to announce the outcome of the 2025 competition for the Eshelby Mechanics Award for Young Faculty. This award is given annually to rapidly emerging junior faculty who exemplify the creative use and development of mechanics. The intent of the award is to promote the field of mechanics, especially among young researchers. The selection committee consisted of: Vikram Deshpande (Cambridge University), Huajian Gao (Tsinghua University), Guruswami Ravichandra (Caltech), Pierre Suquet (CNRS), and Yonggang Huang (Northwestern University). 

Here is the announcement: 

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/407808

Contacts:

pedro.areias [at] tecnico.ulisboa.pt (pedro[dot]areias[at]tecnico[dot]ulisboa[dot]pt)

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