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Events for April 03, 2012
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Epstein Institute Seminar Series / ISE 651 Seminar
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 @ 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Xiaochun Li, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and of Materials Science, Program, Director, Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC), University of Wisconsin-Madison
Series: Epstein Institute Seminar Series
Abstract: Research activities on nanoscience and nanotechnology have enjoyed an explosive growth over the last 10 years, while the transition from nanoscience to scale-up nanomanufacturing (high volume nanoproduction) has been the major bottleneck for nanotechnology to realize its tremendous potential. Incorporation of nanoelements (e.g. nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers, and nano-platelets) into various functional materials can obtain unusual physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. However, it is extremely difficult to realize scale-up nanomaterials manufacturing. This talk will discuss about various scientific and technological aspects that are crucial for forging nanoscience and manufacturing processes to realize scalable nanomaterials manufacturing. It will particularly focus on our research activities on Solidification Nanoprocessing, a novel scalable nanomanufacturing process, for fabrication of light weight metallic nanomaterials. Bulk aluminum and magnesium based nanomaterials with superior structural and functional properties have been successfully fabricated. High performance metallic nanomaterials will significantly improve energy efficiency for numerous applications/systems, reducing use of nonrenewable fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solidification Nanoprocessing promises to become a transformational technology for economical production of high performance nanomaterials.
Biography: Xiaochun Li is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University in 2001. He currently serves as the founding Director of Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC) at UW-Madison. Dr. Li received NSF CAREER award in 2002, Jiri Tlusty Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 2003, and 2008 Howard F. Taylor Award from American Foundry Society (AFS).
More Information: Seminar-Li_Xiaochun.doc
Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - Room 309
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Georgia Lum
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Epstein Institute Seminar Series / ISE 651 Seminar
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Xiaochun Li , Professor of Mechanical Engineering and of Materials Science Program; Director, Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC), University of Wisconsin-Madison
Talk Title: "Scalable Nanomanufacturing of High Performance Metallic Nanomaterials"
Series: Epstein Institute Seminar Series
Abstract:
Research activities on nanoscience and nanotechnology have enjoyed an explosive growth over the last 10 years, while the transition from nanoscience to scale-up nanomanufacturing (high volume nanoproduction) has been the major bottleneck for nanotechnology to realize its tremendous potential. Incorporation of nanoelements (e.g. nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers, and nano-platelets) into various functional materials can obtain unusual physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. However, it is extremely difficult to realize scale-up nanomaterials manufacturing. This talk will discuss about various scientific and technological aspects that are crucial for forging nanoscience and manufacturing processes to realize scalable nanomaterials manufacturing. It will particularly focus on our research activities on Solidification Nanoprocessing, a novel scalable nanomanufacturing process, for fabrication of light weight metallic nanomaterials. Bulk aluminum and magnesium based nanomaterials with superior structural and functional properties have been successfully fabricated. High performance metallic nanomaterials will significantly improve energy efficiency for numerous applications/systems, reducing use of nonrenewable fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solidification Nanoprocessing promises to become a transformational technology for economical production of high performance nanomaterials.
Biography: Xiaochun Li is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University in 2001. He currently serves as the founding Director of Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC) at UW-Madison. Dr. Li received NSF CAREER award in 2002, Jiri Tlusty Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 2003, and 2008 Howard F. Taylor Award from American Foundry Society (AFS).
More Information: Seminar-Li_Xiaochun.doc
Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - Room 309
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Georgia Lum
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Corral de Piedras (CDP) Project Meeting
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Come join EWB's Corral de Piedras (CDP) Project Meetings! In CDP, we are building a rainwater catchment system on a schoolhouse for the kids to drink water during school, with plans on expanding the system further.
We went to Honduras over Spring Break and we want to update everyone on how the trip went and how we can continue moving forward!
Questions/Comments? Feel free to email us at EWB@usc.edu!
*Note: Location is listed as "KAP" and it just means to meet in the lobby and we'll find a room together! It's usually KAP 164 or the few rooms around it. See you there!More Information: EWB.jpeg
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - Lobby
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
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CANCELLED- Symantec Information Session
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This event has been cancelled.
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
