Congratulations to Dr. Mengqian Sun, a former member of the SMSD Lab, who has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Shenzhen Technology University.
Dr. Sun completed her PhD research as part of the SMSD group before continuing to develop her academic career. Her work during her time with SMSD contributed to the lab’s research in design optimization and related areas. SMSD would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Sun and wish her every success in this exciting new chapter of her career!
Yifan Shi Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Dr. Yifan Shi for successfully defending his PhD thesis,
“Multi-Material Topology Optimization Incorporating Practical Considerations in Response Evaluation, Material Type Selection, and Dissimilar Material Joints.”
Yifan has been a great colleague, contributor, and friend to everyone in the SMSD Lab.
Through his dedication and technical insight, he has made valuable contributions to the lab and its research.
The SMSD Lab wishes Yifan all the best as he moves on to the next chapter of his life and career.
Good luck, Yifan!
Nicholas Galley Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Nicholas on successfully defending his Master’s thesis,
“Residual Stress Constrained Topology and Build Orientation Optimization of Parts Fabricated by Metal Additive Manufacturing.”
SMSD warmly applauds Nicholas’s achievement and wishes him every success in his future endeavors.
Nicholas Burns Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Nicholas on successfully defending his Master’s thesis,
“Multi-material multi-joint topology optimization considering mechanical fasteners.”
SMSD warmly applauds Nicholas’s achievement and wishes him every success in his future endeavors.
Ben Hronowsky Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Ben Hronowsky for successfully defending his MASc thesis,
“Simultaneous Part and Reinforcement Topology Optimization with Structural Performance and Manufacturability-Driven Geometric Objectives.”
During his time in the lab, Ben made significant contributions to SMSD’s research and industry projects, both as a team member and as a leader, and he also completed an on-site internship with Dynamic Structures.
We thank Ben for his contributions and look forward to hearing about his future successes.
Erik Wotten Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Erik Wotten for successfully defending his MASc thesis,
“Multi-Objective Build Orientation and Topology Optimization for Cost and Time Minimization in Fiber Reinforced Additive Manufacturing.”
Erik has been a pleasure to work with, ever since his undergraduate research project with SMSD.
During his master’s studies, he made valuable contributions to multiple industry projects, and has been a thoughtful leader and mentor in the lab.
The SMSD lab thanks Erik for his contributions and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
Daniel Tameer Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Daniel Tameer for successfully defending his Master’s thesis,
“Geometrical Multi-Level Line Routing Optimization for Packaging Design.”
The SMSD team congratulates Daniel on this milestone and looks forward to seeing him succeed in his future endeavours.
Daniel Kršikapa Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Kršikapa for successfully defending his PhD thesis,
“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 mathematical and coding concepts or lifting the team’s spirit with his humor,
he has made a lasting impact on those around him and on the lab as a whole.
The SMSD lab thanks Daniel for his outstanding contributions and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.
Good luck, Daniel!
Yongcheng Zhou Defends Thesis
Congratulations to Dr. Yongcheng Zhou for successfully defending his PhD thesis,
“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!
Hansu Kim Completes Postdoc
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!