September 9, 2026
Distribution shift, i.e. a change in the distribution of input/output data between training and test time, remains an enduring challenge in modern ML. In practice, methods to improve robustness of […]
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CBE Seminar Series: “Biology by Design: From Directed Evolution to Autonomous Experimentation” (Huimin Zhao, UIUC)
September 9, 2026
Abstract: Synthetic biology aims to apply engineering principles to design novel or improved biological systems for a wide range of biotechnological and biomedical applications. However, due to the complexity of […]
Read MoreMEAM Seminar: “Engineering High-Fidelity Artificial Hearts: From Actuator Mechanics to Anisotropic Embedded 3D Printing”
September 10, 2026
The development of a fully engineered artificial heart capable of replicating natural cardiac function remains a critical clinical and engineering challenge. Current artificial heart prototypes are still far from replicating […]
Read MoreMSE Seminar: “Tuning the Dielectric Constant of Polymeric Materials with Zwitterions”
September 10, 2026
Advances in capacitors, batteries, actuators, ion-transport membranes, sensors and triboelectric nanogenerators require materials with high dielectric constants (εs). Synthesis of high εs soft materials is currently approached by three methods: […]
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ASSET Seminar: “Representation-based Learning and Control for Dynamical Systems”
Abstract: The explosive growth of machine learning and data-driven methodologies have revolutionized numerous fields. Yet, the translation of these successes to the domain of dynamical physical systems remains a significant […]
BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Quantitative Informatics Approaches to Characterize and Predict Childhood Genetic Epilepsies” (Peter Galer)
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania along with Drs. Brian Litt and Ingo Helbig proudly announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Peter Galer. Title: Quantitative Informatics Approaches to […]
Fall 2024 GRASP SFI: Dian Wang, Northeastern University, “Equivariant Learning for Robotic Manipulation”
This will be a hybrid event with in-person attendance in Levine 307 and virtual attendance on Zoom. ABSTRACT Despite recent advances in machine learning for robotics, current approaches often lack […]
CBE Seminar: “Autonomous Soft and Colloidal Matter Fueled by Chemical Reactions” (Taylor Woehl, University of Maryland)
Abstract: Biological systems utilize networks of biochemical reactions to drive autonomous and dynamic processes. Examples include the dynamic polymerization of microtubules and the dynamic min protein system in E. Coli. […]