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Article by Verzoni and Rais-Rohani evaluating the transition process of deployable shelter concepts published in “Engineering Structures”

Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researchers Anthony Verzoni and Masoud Rais-Rohani was published in Engineering Structures. The paper, titled “Transition analysis of flat-foldable origami-inspired deployable shelter concepts,” offers mathematical analysis with computer modeling and motion analysis to verify the loading profile required to erect folded structures and to detail how the loading profile […]

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ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team

ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team ORONO, Maine ? The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues to expand with the recent addition of Addie Lindyberg to the Offshore Wind Team.  She’ll be contributing to the New England Aqua Ventus I demonstration project,  the Gulf of Maine Floating Offshore […]

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ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award

ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award Orono, Maine — University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) researcher Dr. Sunil Bhandari was recently recognized as winner of the 2022 Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher Award. Through his extensive research, published articles, and exciting projects at the Center, Bhandari’s contributions have made an immense […]

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UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023

UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023 Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering is offering a new course in Spring 2023 titled MEE 491/591: Offshore Wind Farm Engineering with Dr. Amrit Verma, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. This course will introduce the basics of […]

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Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide

Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide Orono, Maine — Three researchers at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Dr. Douglas Gardner, Dr. Mehdi Tajvidi, and Dr. Eric Landis, were identified as among the top two percent of scientists worldwide based on c-score. The c-score is a measure of scientific […]

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month IntroductionEach year between September 15 and October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, Hispanic heritage is recognized through the appreciation of the histories, cultures, and diversity of various Latinx communities throughout the country. To bring a conclusion to this month of celebration, the Advanced Structures and […]

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Article by Bhandari and Lopez-Anido presenting numerical model to minimize risk in large-format additive manufacturing published in “Progress in Additive Manufacturing “

Article by Bhandari and Lopez-Anido presenting numerical model to minimize risk in large-format additive manufacturing published in “Progress in Additive Manufacturing “ Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researchers Sunil Bhandari and Roberto A. Lopez-Anido was published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing. The paper, titled, “Coupled thermo-mechanical numerical model to minimize risk in large-format additive […]

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ASCC Founder Dr. Habib Dagher Featured on Maine Science Podcast

ASCC Founder Dr. Habib Dagher Featured on Maine Science Podcast Orono, Maine — On Thursday, Maine Science Podcast featured Dr. Habib Dagher, the founding executive director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). Produced by the Maine Science Festival, the aim for the podcast is to feature Mainers making strides in […]

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Article by Alabbad, Vel , and Lopez-Anido presenting a novel solution for low-velocity impact resistance and damage tolerance of composites published in “Composites Part B”

Article by Alabbad, Vel , and Lopez-Anido presenting a novel solution for low-velocity impact resistance and damage tolerance of composites published in “Composites Part B” Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC and University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering researchers Maitham Alabbad, Senthil S. Vel, and Roberto A. Lopez-Anido was published in Composites Part […]

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ASCC Finance Team expands with Sales and Smith hire

ASCC Updates ASCC finance team expands with Sales and Smith hire ORONO, Maine ? The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues its growth with the recent expansion of the Finance Team. Please welcome Brianne Sales as our Fiscal Officer & Grants Manager for the Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), and  Justin […]

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