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Female Researchers Chapter Event

Celebrating 10 years of technical contribution, community engagement, and support for women in computational mechanics.
Room: 14c
Date: Wednesday 22 July
Hour: 18:45 – 20:45

Join us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of IACM Female Researchers Chapter, sponsored by Elsevier, with a special evening dedicated to research, recognition, mentoring, and community building.

Programme Overview
18:45 Panel Discussion:

“Celebrating 10 Years of the IACM Female Researchers Chapter: A Conversation with Global Voices”

Awards for junior female researchers

19:45 Networking reception sponsored by Elsevier

The celebration will open with a welcome from the FRC, IACM, Elsevier, and the local organizing committee.
International Panel Discussion featuring a conversation with leading global voices in computational mechanics.
The session will bring together researchers from different countries and career paths to share insights, experiences, and perspectives on research leadership, career development, and the role of women in advancing the field.

Lecturers:

Marcela Andrea
Keio University| Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mayu Muramatsu
Chile

Associate Professor

Computational mechanics, solid mechanics and materials engineering.

Marcela Andrea
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Marcela Cruchaga
Chile

Full Professor / Academic staff

Computational fluid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction and numerical methods.

Marcela Andrea
Politecnico di Milano | Department of Mathematics
Paola F. Antonietti
Chile

Professor of Numerical Analysis
Head of MOX Laboratory for Modeling and Scientific Computing

Numerical analysis of partial differential equations, scientific computing, applications in computational neurosciences and geophysics

Marta D'Elia
Stanford University | Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME)
Marta D'Elia
United States

Adjunct Professor & Director of AI and ModSim

Scientific Machine Learning, AI for Engineering, Optimal Design, Nonlocal ModSim.

Yongjie Jessica Zhang
Carnegie Mellon University | Dept. of Mechanical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering
Yongjie Jessica Zhang
United States

George Tallman Ladd and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor

Geometric modeling, mesh, finite element analysis, isogeometric analysis and computational biomedicine.

The event will also include awards for best presentations by junior female researchers, including graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty. Further details and information in this link

Following the talks, Q&A session, and awards presentations, attendees are warmly invited to continue the conversation during a networking reception sponsored by Elsevier. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, speakers, mentors, and peers from the international computational mechanics community.

Attendance requires prior confirmation by 20 June. The registration link will be shared shortly by the Conference Secretariat.