Our latest paper, titled “Large deformation of trees in a strong wind”, authored by Dr. Peng Zhang, has been published in the journal Applied Mathematical Modelling. This study introduces a geometrically accurate, physics-based model for analyzing the dynamic, large deformations of trees under strong wind conditions, providing insights into how trees mitigate wind-induced damages. Read the paper here.
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Welcome on board, Branson!
The FSML welcomes Branson Blaylock, a junior undergraduate student at Tennessee Tech, to join us as an undergraduate researcher and a prospective Ph.D. student. Branson’s research interests include experimental fluid dynamics and smart materials and structures. Welcome to the team, Branson!
Congratulations to the PCSS VITAL school’s KidWind Challenge team on winning the state-wide competition!
Since Summer 2023, our lab has been collaborating with the Putnam County School System’s (PCSS) Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning (VITAL) school to support their KidWind Challenge team. The team consisted of a dynamic group of talented students and dedicated teachers, and following months of hard work, they won the state-wide KidWind Challenge in Nashville, Tennessee in October 2023! Their achievement was recognized by the Putnam County Board of Education in December 2023.
Congratulation to the students and teachers! We wish them success as they showcase their innovative work on the national stage!
Welcome, Sina!
The FSML welcomes Sina Kazemipour, who has joined us as a Ph.D. student. Sina’s research interests include computational fluid dynamics-based analysis of fluid-structure interaction phenomena and non-destructive structural health monitoring using smart materials. Welcome on board!