TEACHING

Current Courses – Fall 2025 

• MAE 5100: Continuum Mechanics (Graduate-level)

This course offers a rigorous introduction to the fundamental principles of continuum mechanics. It covers deformation kinematics, stress analysis, balance laws, and constitutive modeling of solid materials. The material forms the theoretical foundation for advanced studies in solid mechanics, materials science, and mechanical engineering. 

Prerequisites: MATH 2350, MATH 3130, MATH 3400, MAE 3201, MAE 3130

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM

Location: OCSE B217

Textbook: Nonlinear solid mechanics: a continuum approach for engineering science, by Gerhard A. Holzapfel

Upcoming Course – Springs 2026 

• MAE 4160/5160: Intro to Finite Element Analysis (Undergraduate/Graduate Mixed)

An introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) procedures in mechanics, beginning with vectors, matrices and tensors, and continuing with formulation and calculation of FEA for solid mechanics, static and dynamic structural mechanics, heat transfer, electric fields, and incompressible fluid flow analysis. Students will do a significant amount of programming in the language of their choice.

Prerequisites: MAE 3201, MATH 3400

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 09:25 AM – 10:40 AM

Location: AEC 103

Textbook: No required

Past Courses

• PHYS 385C: Materials Science Colloquium (Spring 2024, Guest Lecture)

California State University Long Beach

Undergraduate and graduate course

• Mechanics of Solid Polymers (Spring 2021, Guest Instructor)

AECC Bejing Institute of Aeronautical Materials

Undergraduate and graduate online course

• ME 4040/5040: Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (Spring 2024, Teaching Assistant)

University of Wyoming

Graduate course