Grainger College of Engineering Seminars & Speakers

Speaker: Brian Smith, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Oregon

Prelim Examination: Katherine Tsai, April 4, 2023 @ 11:00 AM, Zoom, Exam Topic: Network estimation from multimodal high-dimensional time-series

“Structural evolution of lipid droplets in murine liver cancer progression,” by Lily Li (Leal) “Thermal conductivity of polyurethane thin films,” by Jingyi Zhou (Cahill/Braun)

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

“Simultaneous imaging of solvation, nucleation and growth at electrode-electrolyte interfaces,” by Kaustubh Panse (Zhang) “Superposition model of solvation structures on different interfaces,” by Qian Ai (Zhang)

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Part of the Computer Science Speaker Series. Faculty Host: Dr. Nancy Amato.

Prelim Examination: Haoxiang Wang, April 7, 2023 @ 9:00 AM, Siebel Center 3102, Exam Topic: Reliable and Efficient Machine Learning under Distribution Shifts

Uncertainty Representations in Model-Based Reinforcement Learning

Rhenium, a valuable rare element used in catalysts and superalloys, is difficult to recover in micromolar concentrations. In this study, we elucidate the impact of electrochemical deposition conditions on PVF coating as measured by capacitance, rhenium uptake, and longevity.

Prelim Examination: Weichao Mao, April 10, 2023 @ 1:30 PM, CSL 301, Exam Topic: Decentralized and Sample-Efficient Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning in Nonzero-Sum Markov Games

Prelim Examination: Ufuk Soylu, April 11, 2023 @ 10:00 AM, Beckman 4369 - Side Conference Room, Exam Topic: Remedies for Challenges in Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Ultrasound Imaging

Speaker: Roni Harnik, Senior Scientist, Quantum Theory Department Head, Fermilab; Science Thrust Leader, Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS)

“Order-to-chaos transitions during frontal polymerization,” by Anna Cramblitt (Sottos) “3D Manipulation of colloidal particles and droplets in 3D flows using automated flow control,” by Hung Nguyen (Schroeder)

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Prelim Examination: Xi Chen, April 12, 2023 @ 9:00 AM, Beckman Institute 3369, Exam Topic: Deep Learning for Super-resolution Ultrasound Microvessel Imaging

Prelim Examination: Usman Syed, April 12, 2023 @ 1:00 PM, CSL 239, Exam Topic: Fundamental Connections between Online Optimization and Control Theory

Prelim Examination: Jianlong Lin, April 13, 2023 @ 10:00 AM, Loomis 322, Exam Topic: Towards quantum computing and networking with trapped ions

Quantum Computing for Frenkel exciton,” by Yi-Ting Lee (Schleife) “Degradation mechanism of substituted iron Phthalocyanine during the oxygen reduction reaction,” by Yue Tian (Zhang)

Part of the Computer Science Speaker Series. Faculty Host: Dr. Nancy Amato.

Prelim Examination: David Null, April 14, 2023 @ 10:00 AM, ECEB 5070, Exam Topic: Learning Based Control Methods and Emerging Applications for a Modular and Submersible Underwater Soft Robotic Arm

Hierarchical Control of Networks and Applications to Traffic Management

Prelim Examination: Bobi Shi, April 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM, Zoom, Exam Topic: Statistical Eye Diagram Modeling and Simulation in Nonlinear High-speed Link System

Prelim Examination: Mahir Morshed, April 14, 2023 @ 3;00 PM, Zoom (https://illinois.zoom.us/j/86378985886?pwd=WXQyWXV4VmNKNkNwcTdFRm9nUVluZz09), Exam Topic: Direct Exposure of Speech Articulations in Model Architectures for Downstream Processing

Prelim Examination: Ahmed Abdelrahman, April 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM, CSL 301, Exam Topic: Low-Complexity Coherent Optical Receivers

Speaker: Graeme Smith, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, University of Colorado Boulder

Prelim Examination: Kevin Wandke, April 18, 2023 @ 1:00 PM, 5070 ECEB, Exam Topic: Acceleration of Robotic Modeling with Physics Based Machine Learning