The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Multiscale Modeling (AIM³) Lab is part of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM) at the UTA Research Institute (UTARI). Our lab leverages cutting-edge techniques in multiscale modeling, machine learning, and computational mechanics to pioneer efficient and accurate computational methods and tools. These innovations aim to facilitate the designing, analyzing, and manufacturing of advanced materials and structures, addressing challenges across various engineering applications.

Current Research Focuses:

  • Multiscale modeling of composite materials
  • Design and analysis of aerospace structures
  • Modeling and design of lattice metamaterials

Recent news:

  • 08/17/2025: Congratulations to Dr. Bangde Liu for completing his PhD defense. (LinkedIn)
  • 08/15/2025: We have been awarded a new NSF grant “OpenMSG: a cloud-based multiscale modeling toolkit for heterogeneous materials and structures”, in collaboration with Dr. Wenbin Yu at Purdue. (LinkedIn)
  • 06/01/2025: Congratulations to my PhD student, Bangde Liu, on his work for developing a new design tool for advanced tow-steered composites. This work resulted in a journal paper “Design tool for tow-steered composite laminates in Abaqus and MSC. Patran/Nastran” published in Advances in Engineering Software. (LinkedIn)
  • 04/18/2025: Grateful to have mentored an incredible group of undergraduate students, Deeva Kaur Khanuja and Emmanuel Odukogbe, across several exciting research projects this semester. Their hard work and dedication led to impactful outcomes, all of which were showcased at both the UTA College of Engineering Innovation Day It was inspiring to see their innovations on display and to witness their growth as young researchers. Proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited for what’s next! (LinkedIn)
  • 01/20/2025: Congratulations to my PhD student, Twinkle Kothari, on her first lead-authored paper, “Design and analysis of reinforced I-beam body-centered cubic lattices for enhanced energy absorption,” published on Composite Structures. (LinkedIn)

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