IAS Seminar. Modeling Origami Metamaterials: A Mechanics of Structure Genome Approach

How can origami shape the future of engineered materials?

The Institute of Advanced Studies invites you to the lecture by Professor Wenbin Yu, Milton Clauser Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University

Professor Wenbin Yu is visiting Tel Aviv University as an IAS Fulbright–TAU Senior Scholar. 

Prof. Wenbin Yu will deliver a lecture on Modeling Origami Metamaterials: A Mechanics of Structure Genome Approach at the research seminar of the School of Mechanical Engineering.

Origami enables the transformation of flat sheets into complex three-dimensional structures with highly tunable mechanical properties, giving rise to architected metamaterials governed primarily by geometry rather than constituent materials. Prof. Wenbin Yu will present a novel modeling approach for origami metamaterials based on the Mechanics of Structure Genome (MSG). The results demonstrate that MSG achieves high fidelity while significantly reducing computational cost. His work establishes a scalable pathway for modeling architected materials and lays the foundation for integrating physics-based simulation with AI-driven design frameworks.

When: April 20, 2026 | 14:00 

Where: Wolfson Building, Room 206

Light refreshments will be served before the lecture.

The lecture will be conducted in English and is open to the public.

About the Lecturer:

Prof. Wenbin Yu is the Milton Clauser Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University and a Distinguished Senior Fulbright Scholar at Tel Aviv University. He also serves as the Director for the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB and the Chief Technology Officer of AnalySwift LLC.

His areas of expertise include micromechanics and structural mechanics, with a focus on anisotropic and heterogeneous materials and structures. Prof. Yu has an extensive research portfolio, having authored one book and over 130 journal papers. He has also developed ten computer codes, widely used by tens of thousands across government labs, universities, and research institutes. 

Prof. Yu is a Fellow of both ASME and ASC and an Associate Fellow of AIAA. He chaired ASME Aerospace Division Executive Committee and AIAA Materials Technical Committee. He initiated and chaired the ASME SSDM conference. He also served as the technical program chair for ASME IMECE 2025 and on the editorial board of nine international journals. He received ASC Award in Composites, ASC Outstanding Researcher Award, ASME Boeing structures and materials award, ASME Dedicated Service Award, JEC Innovation Award, ASEE Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award, Georgia Tech Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni Award, etc.

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