Category: Member/Alumni News

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Kršikapa for successfully defending his PhD thesis titled “Integrated Packaging and Topology Optimization for Non-Structural Component Assemblies.”

Daniel has been an invaluable leader, mentor, and researcher in the SMSD lab. Whether breaking down complex math and coding concepts or lifting the team’s spirit with his humor, he has made a lasting impact on those around him and the lab as a whole. The SMSD lab thanks Daniel for his contributions and wishes him every success in his future endeavours. Good luck, Daniel!

Congratulations to Dr. Yongcheng Zhou for successfully defending his PhD thesis titled “Multi-Scale Topology Optimization for Lattice Structure Design.”

Yongcheng has been a great colleague, contributor, and friend to all in the SMSD lab. The SMSD lab wishes Yongcheng all the best as he moves on to the next chapter of his life and career. Good luck, Yongcheng!

Congratulations to Dr. Hansu Kim on completing his postdoctoral fellowship with the SMSD lab! During his time here, Hansu made significant contributions to our research and industry projects, while also being an outstanding mentor to many students. His dedication and expertise have left a lasting impact on our lab, and it has been a true pleasure having him as part of our team.

We are thrilled to announce that Hansu has accepted a faculty position at Gachon University, in Korea, where he will establish his own research group: Computational Optimum DEsign (CODE). We thank Hansu for his remarkable contributions, congratulate him on this exciting next chapter, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Good luck, Hansu!

Congratulations to Dr. Noah Ray for successfully defending his PhD thesis titled “Concurrent Optimization of Print Orientation, Stacking Sequence, and Topology for Fiber Reinforced Additively Manufactured Components.”

Noah’s leadership in various roles in the lab will be missed. The SMSD lab wishes Noah all the best as he transitions from academia to industry, where there’s no doubt he will accomplish great things.

Congratulations to Dr. Luke Crispo for successfully defending his PhD thesis titled “A Comprehensive Methodology for Cost Reduction in Additive Manufacturing Through Simultaneous Topology and Build Orientation Optimization.”

Luke has been an invaluable member of the lab for many years, playing a key role in many industry projects. His knowledge, mentorship, and hard work will be sorely missed. The SMSD lab would like to express our best wishes for Luke and his young family as he moves on to the next chapter of his professional career at the National Research Council of Canada.

Congratulations to Shayan on successfully passing the Comprehensive B Exam. This achievement marks his transition to PhD Candidate, and we look forward to seeing his continued progress and contributions to the field of design optimization!

Congratulations to Jordan for successfully defending her Master’s thesis titled “Machine Learning-Based Design Synthesis for Sound Power Minimization Considering a Volume Fraction Constraint.”

Her insights and contributions have been invaluable to our lab. We wish her all the best as she takes the next steps in her career.

Congratulations to Giovanni for successfully defending his Master’s thesis titled “Macroscale Bone Remodeling Using Topology Optimization with Stress and Mass Constraints and Verification of the Model.”

The SMSD lab would like to wish Giovanni all the best in his future endeavours. Giovanni’s kind and fun spirit will be missed in the lab.

Congratulations to Mira for successfully defending her Master’s thesis titled “Line Routing Optimization of Branched Pipe Systems Using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning.”

The SMSD lab would like to thank Mira for her valuable contributions to the lab’s research and industry projects, and would like to wish you all the best in your professional journey.

Congratulations to Zane for successfully defending his Master’s thesis titled “Topology Optimization for Weldment Structures Using Bezier Curve-Based Cold-Formed Members.”

SMSD applauds Zane’s achievement and sends him best wishes for continued success in his future pursuits.