Dr. Andrzej Selenta informed me in early 2015 that the State School of Higher Education in Chelm, Poland, planned to publish a book, in both Polish and English, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Bekker, and asked me to contribute an article. I felt honoured to have the opportunity of paying tribute to my mentor, friend and colleague of more than two decades.
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Nanoterramechanics?
We liked this report from the New Scientist of tiny strong robots from Stanford. Good use of biomimicry to figure out how to help the feet hold up to the lateral forces. via The Verge.
Read MoreEarly-Bird Registration: Save €50 by registering before May 1 // 13th ISTVS European Conference
Early-Bird Registration: Save €50 by registering before May 1
ISTVS 13th European Conference
Rome, Italy, October 21-23, 2015
Join us in the heart of Italy for our 13th European Conference in Rome, October 21-23, 2015, hosted by the National Research Council of Italy, Headquarters, www.imamoter.cnr.it.
Our international conferences form an amazing legacy since our first meeting in 1962 in Turin, Italy — ISTVS is a small, connected group of professionals from industry, universities, and research institutions who have been meeting over five decades to share research findings.
The 13th European Conference of the ISTVS will provide you a place where you can exchange ideas and information on the current research and technology developments in the field of terramechanics and terrain-machine systems.
Post-Doctoral Researcher Position at Iowa State
Opening: Post-Doctoral Position
Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher associate. The successful applicant will work with the Physical Systems Modeling of Agricultural and Off-road Machinery Systems group. The fellow will participate in a research project to advance Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) capability to model soil/plant/machine dynamics. There will be opportunities to work in close collaboration with industrial partners. Applicant must have a PhD degree in agricultural, mechanical, civil engineering; or related areas such as physics, applied mathematics, material science with relevant expertise.
Responsibilities Required qualification and experience in the following areas: * DEM and numerical particle upscaling (particle size distribution, contact models) and associated experience in soil/granular mechanics and mechanical testing of materials * Validation and calibration of simulation models * Design of experiments and optimization methods * High performance computing in a C++ programing applicable to DEM codes and visualization of post-processing data * Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings are expected and encouraged
A strong candidate may also possess: * Experience in agriculture and construction manufacturing industry * Good communication skills and experience to support graduate student research in this area
Application Information The position is scheduled to start as soon as the elected candidate is available. The position is for one year and can be renewed for up to one additional year depending on satisfactory performance
Candidates should send their application materials including cover letter, CV, and list of three references to Dr. Mehari Tekeste at mtekeste@iastate.edu (mailto:mtekeste@iastate.edu).
Post-Doctoral Researcher Position at Iowa State
Announcement
Job Opening
The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher associate. The successful applicant will work with the Physical Systems Modeling of Agricultural and Off-road Machinery Systems group. The fellow will participate in a research project to advance Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) capability to model soil/plant/machine dynamics. There will be opportunities to work in close collaboration with industrial partners.
Qualification
Applicant must have a PhD degree in agricultural, mechanical, civil engineering; or related areas such as physics, applied mathematics, material science with relevant expertise.
Responsibilities
Required qualification and experience in the following areas:
- DEM and numerical particle upscaling (particle size distribution, contact models) and associated experience in soil/granular mechanics and mechanical testing of materials
- Validation and calibration of simulation models
- Design of experiments and optimization methods
- High performance computing in a C++ programing applicable to DEM codes and visualization of post-processing data
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings are expected and encouraged
A strong candidate may also possess:
- Experience in agriculture and construction manufacturing industry
- Good communication skills and experience to support graduate student research in this area
Application Information
The position is scheduled to start as soon as the elected candidate is available. The position is for one year and can be renewed for up to one additional year depending on satisfactory performance
Candidates should send their application materials including cover letter, CV and list of three references to Dr. Mehari Tekeste at mtekeste@iastate.edu.
Final Reminder! Call for Papers Abstract Submission Deadline Tonight 31 MAR
Final Reminder! Abstract Submission Deadline Tonight 31 MARCH
Call for Papers
ISTVS 13th European Conference Rome, Italy, 21-23 October 2015
Conference Site -- http://conference.istvs.org
Abstract Submissions -- http://callforpapers.istvs.org
Registration -- http://conference.istvs.org/registration
All ISTVS present and past members, students, and non-member professionals in the field are cordially reminded that they are invited to submit papers for the following topics:
- terramechanics
- tires, wheels, and tracks modeling
- soil and terrain modeling and characterization
- operation on snow and ice
- vehicle mobility and safety
- agricultural and construction machinery
- mining, forestry, and other earthmoving machinery
- performance assessment
- planetary rovers and mobile robotics
- education in terramechanics
All papers will be peer-reviewed, and those accepted will be included in the conference proceedings. We strongly encourage all authors to submit full papers, but will also accept oral presentations, for which only an abstract needs to be submitted.
Conference Chair Dr. Roberto Paoluzzi
Director, Institute for Agricultural & Earthmoving Machines (IMAMOTER)
Italy
** Save €50 — Early-Bird Registration Now Open! **
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** Scientific Committee
R. Paoluzzi — IMAMOTER-C.N.R., Italy
P. Kiss — Szent Istvan University, Hungary
J.Y. Wong — Carleton University, Canada
J. Yamakawa — National Defense Academy, Japan
L. Richter — OHB System AG, Germany
S. Shoop — U.S. Army CRREL, USA
L. Kushwaha — University of Saskatchewan, Canada
C. Sandu — Virginia Tech, USA
ABOUT ROME
Rome is the Eternal city.
Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of visitors come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.
The many monuments and attractions of Rome cannot be described in a short paragraph, but many websites give information on travel, lodging, visiting, dining, and enjoying Rome.
If possible, plan to stay after the Conference, and join one of the many guided tours conveniently provided by the many tour operators available.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day — it can’t be seen in one, either!
Reminder! Call for Papers Abstract Submission Deadline March 31 // 13th European Conference, 21–23 Oct 2015
Call for Papers | ISTVS 13th European Conference, October 21-23, 2015
** Call for Papers
** Reminder — Deadline for submitting abstracts is March 31
ISTVS 13th European Conference Rome, Italy, October 21-23, 2015
Conference Site -- http://istvs.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a89f961e4b8d7f56705e0fc91&id=fd7a8de320&e=77af6e2607 Abstract Submissions -- http://istvs.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a89f961e4b8d7f56705e0fc91&id=74a13bf8b8&e=77af6e2607 Registration -- http://istvs.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a89f961e4b8d7f56705e0fc91&id=4f85d1f930&e=77af6e2607
All ISTVS present and past members, students, and non-member professionals in the field are cordially reminded that they are invited to submit papers for the following topics: * terramechanics * tires, wheels, and tracks modeling * soil and terrain modeling and characterization * operation on snow and ice * vehicle mobility and safety * agricultural and construction machinery * mining, forestry, and other earthmoving machinery * performance assessment * planetary rovers and mobile robotics * education in terramechanics
All papers will be peer-reviewed, and those accepted will be included in the conference proceedings. We strongly encourage all authors to submit full papers, but will also accept oral presentations, for which only an abstract needs to be submitted.
Conference Chair Dr. Roberto Paoluzzi Director, Institute for Agricultural & Earthmoving Machines (IMAMOTER) Italy
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** Scientific Committee R. Paoluzzi — IMAMOTER-C.N.R., Italy P. Kiss — Szent Istvan University, Hungary J.Y. Wong — Carleton University, Canada J. Yamakawa — National Defense Academy, Japan L. Richter — OHB System AG, Germany S. Shoop — U.S. Army CRREL, USA L. Kushwaha — University of Saskatchewan, Canada C. Sandu — Virginia Tech, USA
ABOUT ROME Rome is the Eternal city.
Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of visitors come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.
The many monuments and attractions of Rome cannot be described in a short paragraph, but many websites give information on travel, lodging, visiting, dining, and enjoying Rome.
If possible, plan to stay after the Conference, and join one of the many guided tours conveniently provided by the many tour operators available.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day — it can’t be seen in one, either!
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Call for Papers Update | 13th European Conference, 21–23 Oct 2015
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Update
ISTVS 13th European Conference Rome, Italy, October 21-23, 2015
The deadline for submitting abstracts is extended to March 31
All ISTVS present and past members, students, and non-member professionals in the field are cordially reminded that they are invited to submit papers for the following topics:
- terramechanics
- tires, wheels, and tracks modeling
- soil and terrain modeling and characterization
- operation on snow and ice
- vehicle mobility and safety
- agricultural and construction machinery
- mining, forestry, and other earthmoving machinery
- performance assessment
- planetary rovers and mobile robotics
- education in terramechanics
All papers will be peer-reviewed, and those accepted will be included in the conference proceedings. We strongly encourage all authors to submit full papers, but will also accept oral presentations, for which only an abstract needs to be submitted.
Conference Chair Dr. Roberto Paoluzzi Director, Institute for Agricultural & Earthmoving Machines (IMAMOTER) Italy
Scientific Committee R. Paoluzzi — IMAMOTER-C.N.R., Italy P. Kiss — Szent Istvan University, Hungary J.Y. Wong — Carleton University, Canada J. Yamakawa — National Defense Academy, Japan L. Richter — OHB System AG, Germany S. Shoop — U.S. Army CRREL, USA L. Kushwaha — University of Saskatchewan, Canada C. Sandu — Virginia Tech, USA
ABOUT ROME
Rome is the Eternal city.
Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of visitors come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.
The many monuments and attractions of Rome cannot be described in a short paragraph, but many websites give information on travel, lodging, visiting, dining, and enjoying Rome.
If possible, plan to stay after the Conference, and join one of the many guided tours conveniently provided by the many tour operators available.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day — it can’t be seen in one, either!
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Call for Papers | ISTVS 13th European Conference, Oct 2015
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Reminder
Upcoming ISTVS 13th European Conference Rome, Italy, October 21-23, 2015
All ISTVS present and past members, students, and non-member professionals in the field are cordially reminded that they are invited to submit papers for the following topics:
- terramechanics
- tires, wheels, and tracks modeling
- soil and terrain modeling and characterization
- operation on snow and ice
- vehicle mobility and safety
- agricultural and construction machinery
- mining, forestry, and other earthmoving machinery
- performance assessment
- planetary rovers and mobile robotics
- education in terramechanics
All papers will be peer-reviewed, and those accepted will be included in the conference proceedings. We strongly encourage all authors to submit full papers, but will also accept oral presentations, for which only an abstract needs to be submitted.
The deadline for submitting abstracts for consideration is coming on March 1.
Conference Chair Dr. Roberto Paoluzzi Director, Institute for Agricultural & Earthmoving Machines (IMAMOTER) Italy
Scientific Committee R. Paoluzzi — IMAMOTER-C.N.R., Italy P. Kiss — Szent Istvan University, Hungary J.Y. Wong — Carleton University, Canada J. Yamakawa — National Defense Academy, Japan L. Richter — OHB System AG, Germany S. Shoop — U.S. Army CRREL, USA L. Kushwaha — University of Saskatchewan, Canada C. Sandu — Virginia Tech, USA
ABOUT ROME
Rome is the Eternal city.
Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of visitors come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.
The many monuments and attractions of Rome cannot be described in a short paragraph, but many websites give information on travel, lodging, visiting, dining, and enjoying Rome.
If possible, plan to stay after the Conference, and join one of the many guided tours conveniently provided by the many tour operators available.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day — it can’t be seen in one, either!
Copyright © 2015 International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a current member of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems.
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