About MCML
Welcome to the homepage of the Multiscale Computational Mechanics Laboratory (MCML) at Vanderbilt University ! At MCML, we concentrate our efforts to bringing understanding to nonlinear mechanical response of materials and structures through multi-scale computational modeling and simulation. Our research involves computational characterization of the failure response of heterogeneous systems that involve multiple temporal and spatial scales subjected to extreme and/or dynamic loading conditions, and development of enabling computational methodologies.
Prospective graduate students: Please visit the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the School of Engineering and the Graduate School to learn more about the graduate programs at Vanderbilt University. Also, reach out to Caglar Oskay for recent research activities and opportunities.
Our Recent Research Interests
- Computational Mechanics Algorithms for Quantum, Hybrid (Classical-Quantum) and Other Non-Classical Computers
- Computational Methods for Prediction of Process-Microstructure-Property Relationships in Additively Manufactured Materials
- Reduced Order Modeling and Multiscale Computational Methods for Metamaterials, Composite and Polycrystalline Materials
- Probabilistic-Multiscale Life Prediction and Performance Assessment of Composites and Polycrystalline Materials
Contact Information
Caglar Oskay
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering, Chair and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Vanderbilt University Address: VU Station B# 351831 |
Older News and Updates
March 16, 2023 – MCML is part of new NASA STRI on Modeling for Additive Manufacturing!
February 22, 2023 – Caglar Oskay delivered a virtual lecture at NASA Langley.
February 17, 2023 – Caglar Oskay delivered an invited talk at NCSU.
December 1, 2022 – Caglar Oskay named Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Professor of Engineering.
July 27, 2022 – Zimu Su successfully defended his PhD dissertation. Congratulations Dr. Su!
June 15, 2022 – Vamsi Subraveti rejoins MCML, now as a Ph.D. Student. Welcome back Vamsi!
June 6, 2022 – Caglar Oskay delivered a minisymposium keynote at ECCOMAS’22.
June 4, 2022 – Damin Xia and Zimu Su presented their research at EMI 2022 Conference.
January 1, 2022 – Caglar Oskay appointed to the Editorial Board of CMAME.
January 1, 2022 – Caglar Oskay appointed Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Vanderbilt University.
January 1, 2022 – Akaash Seemakurty joins MCML as undergraduate researcher. Welcome Akaash! – 01/01/2022.
November 15, 2021 – Caglar Oskay delivered an invited talk at University of Pittsburgh.
October 15, 2021 – Former MCML Grad. and Postdoc Dr. Xiaoyu Zhang joins Caterpillar. Congrats Xiaoyu!
September 7, 2021 – Caglar Oskay delivered a Plenary Lecture at the Turkish National Mechanics Congress.
September 4, 2021 – Caglar Oskay completed rotation as NSF Program Director and returned to Vanderbilt.
September 1, 2021 – Aslan Nasirov joins MCML as a Ph.D. Student. Welcome Aslan!
May 28, 2021 – Damin Xia, Alex Faupel and Zimu Su presented their research at EMI 2021 Virtual Conference.
May 27, 2021 – Damin Xia wins Award at the EMI MIMB Student Paper Competition. Congratulations Damin!