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!

Noah Ray Defends Thesis

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

Noah’s leadership in various roles within the lab will be greatly missed.

The SMSD lab wishes Noah all the best as he transitions from academia to industry, where there is no doubt he will accomplish great things.

Luke Crispo Defends Thesis

Congratulations to Dr. Luke Crispo for successfully defending his PhD thesis, “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 numerous industry projects. His knowledge, mentorship, and dedication will be greatly missed.

The SMSD lab extends its best wishes to Luke and his young family as he moves on to the next chapter of his professional career at the National Research Council of Canada.

Jordan Howes Defends Thesis

Congratulations to Jordan for successfully defending her Master’s thesis, “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.

Giovanni D’Ambrosio Defends Thesis

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

The SMSD lab wishes Giovanni all the best in his future endeavours. Giovanni’s kind and fun spirit will be greatly missed in the lab.

Mira Teoli Defends Thesis

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

The SMSD lab thanks Mira for her valuable contributions to the lab’s research and industry projects, and wishes her all the best in her professional journey.

Zane Morris Defends Thesis

Congratulations to Zane for successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “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.

Ben Sinek Defends Thesis

Congratulations to Ben on a successful defence of his paper, “Multi-Physics Multi-Material Topology Optimization for Minimum Compliance Problems with Thermal and Structural Considerations.”

Wishing Ben the very best as he takes on new challenges and future endeavours.

Dylan Eisen Defends Thesis

Congratulations to Dylan Eisen for the successful defense of his Master’s thesis, “Multi-domain multi-material topology optimization of a roller coaster vehicle bogie subject to multi-axial fatigue constraints.”

Over the past two years, Dylan has been an invaluable part of the SMSD family, and it has been a pleasure to collaborate with him. We extend our best wishes to Dylan as he embarks on the next phase of his professional journey.