November 27, 2023
The 2023 Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACM) Conference marked a momentous milestone as it celebrated the 80th birthday of Thomas J.R. Hughes, a renowned professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (ASE/EM) and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. The celebration was in conjunction with the thematic conference, held October 22-25, which featured a special track on Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction: Frontiers in Methods and Applications.
More than 250 particpants from around the world attended the conference, held at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, including experts, researchers, and young investigators eager to explore the latest advancements in computational mechanics.
The opening plenary, delivered by ASE/EM professor Karen Willcox, Director of the Oden Institute, set the stage for celebrating Hughes's remarkable contributions to the field. Willcox provided a numerical overview of Hughes's prolific career, emphasizing his 49 years in academic positions, 23 memberships in professional and honorary societies, 325 journal publications, and the mentorship of 47 Ph.D. students.
Read the full story on the Oden Institute website.
