Title: What's New in MATLA, Simulink, and Simscape for Mechanical Engineering

Speaker: Mehdi Vahab, Academic Manager for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Description: Learn about the latest features of MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape for Mechanical Engineers, including AI and ML methods for Reduced Order Modeling (ROM), SciML algorithms to solve differential equations, MATLAB Copilot, and new examples for physical modeling. We will also highlight the new course modules and training materials for fundamental and applied topics in mechanical engineering.

 

Title: Advanced Strain Measurement Technologies for Extreme Environments: High Temperatures up to 950 °C and High-Pressure Hydrogen Exposure

Speaker: Takahiro Hara

Description: Accurate mechanical strain measurement in harsh environments is essential for the design validation and lifetime assessment of structural components in advanced energy systems, aerospace, and hydrogen energy infrastructure. These applications often involve extreme conditions, including high temperatures and high-pressure hydrogen atmospheres, which pose significant challenges to the reliability of conventional strain gage technology.

This presentation will provide an overview of innovative strain measurement technologies designed to perform reliably under these demanding conditions. Key topics will include high-temperature strain gages, such as encapsulated and weldable types, and the emerging Fe-Cr-Al strain gage technology specifically engineered for hydrogen rich environments.

Through case studies and experimental results, the presentation will demonstrate the performance of these technologies in both simulated and real-world extreme service conditions.

 

Title: Advanced Strain Measurement Technologies for Extreme Environments: High Temperatures up to 950 °C and High-Pressure Hydrogen Exposure

Speaker: Mark A. Hubbs, P.E., Director of International Sales

 

 

 

Title: Building Capacity for AI in Mechanical Engineering

Speaker: Xiaopeng Zhao, Chair and Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Description: This talk outlines how our department is building capacity to apply AI in mechanical engineering with a focus on practical outcomes, curriculum alignment, and lightweight integration in labs and projects. We highlight early lessons, adoption enablers, and a roadmap that others can adapt to their own context. Emphasis is on where AI adds value in existing workflows, simple guardrails that build trust, and a phased approach to scale when resources are limited.

 

 

Speaker: Amirpasha Javid, Director, Research Partnerships

Description: Learn how to identify funding opportunities, craft strong proposals, and avoid common pitfalls with support from Quanser’s grant experts. This session covers best practices for agencies like DoD and NSF, showcases funded case studies, and highlights national research priorities in control systems, autonomous vehicles, AI, and more. See the impact of Quanser’s support through a recent DoD-funded project on autonomous vehicle security, co-developed with the University of Washington Tacoma.