Team
Faculty
Assistant Professor of Computational Mechanics (Fall 2023-Present)
Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
The University of New Mexico
Education
Ph.D. in Mechanics of Materials and Structures, Northwestern University, USA (2020)
M.S. in Mechanics of Materials and Solids, Northwestern University, USA (2015)
B.S. and M.S. in Structural Engineering, École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, France (2014)
Professional experience
Postdoctoral scholar and Instructor, Northwestern University, USA (2021-2023)
Postdoctoral scholar, University of Pau & Pays Adour, France (2020-2021)
Teaching
At University of New Mexico:
Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics (CE 502)
Fall 2023Structural Analysis (CE 308) Spring 2024
At Northwestern University:
Theory of Plates and Shells (CIV ENV 410)
Spring 2022 and Spring 2023Theory of Structures I (CIV ENV 221)
Fall 2021 and Fall 2022Mechanics of Materials (CIV ENV 216)
Winter 2023Engineering Analysis II (GEN ENG 205)
Winter 2022Preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (CIV ENV 301) Winter 2023
Open Positions
Two openings for one PhD student and one Master student, fully funded. Start in Fall 2024.
PhD student opening.
The project will involve theoretical brittle and quasi-brittle fracture mechanics, cohesive crack theory, lattice and finite element modeling of fracture, and modeling of radiation-induced damage.
Master’s degree required in a relevant science and engineering field. Background in continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics, and finite element modeling required.
Master student opening.
The project will involve impact modeling of composite materials, damage modeling with finite element method, and biomechanics.
Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant science and engineering field. Strong interest in experimental material characterization and numerical modeling required.
Applicants should send their CV to mpathirage@unm.edu .
In addition. the lab is always searching for talented and strongly motivated researchers. Externally supported undergraduate and master students are welcome to join our research team. Visiting scholars with external support interested in our research are also welcome. Internal funds might be available. Please contact the PI (mpathirage@unm.edu) for more details.
