Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures

• Miranda Rodriguez, L.R. and Pelegri, A.A. Characterization and Analysis of Boron Nitride Epoxy Composites for Applications in Prosthetics, SACNAS 2023 - SACNAS Research Presentation Award for the best oral presentation in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering panel-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Discovering Robotics Solutions in Argitech” DAUST, Dakar, Senegal, Dec 4, 2023, - Invited Lecture – 
• Pasupathy, P., Georgiadis, G.I., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Fractional Viscoelastic Model of the Axon in Brain White Matter”. MICDE Annual Symposium at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 2023. -3rd place for the best student poster presentation competition-
• Pasupathy, P. and Pelegri, A.A., “On The Micromechanics of Onset and Evolution of Damage in Brain White Matter: A Computational Primer.” 17th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 2023.
• Pasupathy, P., Agarwal, M., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Hybrid Finite Element Based Deep 3D Convolution Neural Network Methodology For Elastomeric Composite Simulations,” ECCOMAS, PAartas, Greece, July 2023.
• Pasupathy, P., Georgiadis, J.G., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Fractional Viscoelastic Model of the Axon in Brain White Matter,” 11th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Physical Sciences, 2023.
• Shah, I., Green-Warren, R.A., McAllister, N., Huth, A., Pelegri, A.A., and Singer. J.P., “The Morphological Effect of Solvent Blends on Polymer Films Created via Self-Limiting Electrospray Deposition,” International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2023, Poster, Nov. 1, 2023. 
• Pelegri, A.A., “Leading Units with Artificial and Common Intelligence,” University of Houston, TX Jan 25, 2023     –Invited Seminar –
• Pelegri, A.A. and Georgiadis, J.G, “Dynamic Response of Histology Informed White Matter Hybrid Model based on Computational Simulations and 3D Convolutional Neural Network,” 10th International DoD State-of-the-Science Meeting on Blast Injury, Washington DC, 16-17 August 2022             –Invited Seminar –
• Green-Warren, R., Ren, A., McAllister, N.M., Bontoux, L., Shaikh, A., Lee, J-W., Pelegri, A.A., Singer, J.P.,  "Mechanical Tunability of Hierarchical Porous Polymer Thin Films." Bulletin of the American Physical Society, March 14-18, 2022.
• Pasupathy, P, Georgiadis, I.G., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Fractional Viscoelastic Model of the Axon in Brain White Matter,”  IC-MSQUARE, 11th Int'l Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Physical Sciences, Sept. 5-8, Virtual On-Line Conference. doi.org/10.1063/5.0163389
• Agarwal, M. and Pelegri, A.A., “Hyper-Viscoelastic 3D Response of Axons Subjected to Repeated Tensile Loads in Brain White Matter,” IMECE2022-97059, ASME IMECE 2022. Columbus OH, Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2022. doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2022-97059
• Miranda Rodriguez, L.R., Shah, N., Haynes, A.S., Lim, C., Stout, C.G., Recchia, S.S. , and Pelegri, A.A., “Effect of heat stabilization and solid lubricants on high strain rate response of polyamide 6,” IMECE2021-73354, Nov. 1-5, 2021, Virtual On-Line Conference.
• Agarwal, M., Pasupathy, P., Desimone, R., Pelegri, A.A., “Oligodendrocyte Tethering Effect on Hyperelastic 3D Response of Injured Axons in Brain White Matter,” IMECE2021-73376, Nov. 1-5, 2021, Virtual On-Line Conference.
• Wu, X., Georgiadis, J.G., and Pelegri A.A., “Biphasic Representative Elemental Volumes for 3-D White Matter Elastography,” Biomedical and Biotechnology, IMECE2021-73372, Nov. 1-5, 2021, Virtual On-Line Conference. 
• Agarwal, M. and Pelegri, A.A., “Hyperelastic Effect of Oligodendrocyte 3D Connections to Axons in Brain White Matter”, IMECE2021-77203, National Science Foundation (NSF) poster presentation, ASME IMECE 2021. 
• McAllister, N.M., Green-Warren, R.A., Lee, J.-H., Pelegri, A. ,A., and Singer, J.P., “Digital Image Processing for the Analysis of Spray Coated Porous Films,” 15th Northeast Complex Fluids and Soft Matter Workshop (virtual), August 20, 2021.
• Wu, X., and Pelegri A.A., 2021, “Deep 3D Convolution Neural Network Methods for Brain White Matter Hybrid Computational Simulations,” IMECE2020-24664, ASME IMECE 2020,  Nov. 16-19, 2020, Virtual On-Line Conference.
• Pasupathy, P., Desimone, R., Pelegri, A.A., “Numerical Simulation of Stress States in White Matter via a Continuum Model of 3D Axons Tethered to Glia,” IMECE2020-24667, ASME IMECE 2020,  Nov. 16-19, 2020, Virtual On-Line Conference.
• Bontoux, L., Singer, J., and Pelegri, A.A., “Mechanical Coupling of MWCNT/Epoxy Interfaces Subjected to High Strain Rate Effects,” IMECE2020-52181, ASME IMECE 2020,  Nov. 16-19, 2020, Virtual On-Line Conference.
• Wu, X., Sullivan, D., Shreiber, D., Georgiadis, J., and Pelegri A.A., “Multiscale Machine-Learning Model for Dynamic Analysis of Myelinated White Matter,” Gordon Research Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Ventura CA, January 19-24, 2020. -Invited Poster Presentation –
• Wu, X., Georgiadis, J., and Pelegri A.A., “Brain White Matter Model of Orthotropic Viscoelastic Properties in Frequency Domain”, IMECE2019-12182; ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019.
• Patel, H., Yang, C., Lee, H., and Pelegri, A.A., “Investigation of Cyclic and Frequency Nanoindentation Effects in Pnsfolydimethylsiloxane”, IMECE2019-12187. ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019.
• Liang, T., Zou, X., Pal R.-K., Liu, J, Assasie, M., Chen, C., Xie, J., Tenorio, M., Sullivan, D., Root, A., Stansel, P., McKeown, A.Q., Weng, G.J., Sampson, W., Pelegri, A.A., and Mazzeo, A.S., “Tunable Electrical Properties of Embossed, Cellulose-based Paper for Skin-like Sensing,” IMECE2019-13379. ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019.
• Hussein, A., Dong, Z., Kear, B., Pelegri, A.A., and Tse, S.D., “Processing and Characterization of Electrospun Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Nanocomposite Fibers Reinforced With Graphene Nanoflakes,” IMECE2019-13900. ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019. 
• Li, C., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Data Driven Modeling and Simulation Method of Battery Imbalance Regulations,” IMECE2019-12466. ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019.
• Bontoux, L. and Pelegri, A.A., “Structural Performance of MWCNT Fiber Composites at Higher Temperature via Nanotesting,” IMECE2019-13898. ASME IMECE 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 11-14, 2019.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Sentient Materials and Structures at the Vanguard of the 21^st Century,” Institute of Materials Research Symposium, Rutgers University, October 14, 2019
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• Pelegri, A.A., “Interfacial Mechanics of Hierarchical Structures and how to Apply them to Save One's Life,” Lehigh University, October 4, 2019 -Invited Seminar –
• Gallo N, Cahoon SM, Anderson A, Pelegri A, Georgiadis J., “Multi-Excitation MRE in Aging Human Brain: Estimation of Direction-Dependent Mechanical Properties,” 2019 11-16 May 2019; Montreal, Canada.
• Hussein, A.H., Dong, Z., Kear, B.H., Tse, S.D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Structure and Nanoscale Mechanical Characterization of Reinforced Poly (methyl methacrylate) by Graphene and h-BN”, ASME IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 9-15, 2018.
• Cuitino, N.S., Johannesson, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computational Model of Continuous Hollow Cerebrovascular Arterioles Using a Fractal L-System”, ASME IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 9-15, 2018.
• Li, C. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computer Experiment Based Real Time Simulation Model for A Spirally-Wounded Lithium-Ion Cell”, ASME IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 9-15, 2018.
• Wu, X., Sullivan, D., Gallo, N., Georgiadis, J., and Pelegri, A.A., A Computational Simulation of Brain White Matter Accounting for Structural Anisotropy in Frequency Domain”, ASME IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 9-15, 2018.
• Liang, T., Zou X., Liu, J., Assasie, M., Guo, W.-J., Chen C., Xie, J., Tenorio, M., Pelegri, A.A., and Mazzeo, A., “Tunable electrical properties of embossed, cellulose-based paper,” ASME IMECE, Pittsburgh, PA, November”, ASME IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 9-15, 2018.
• Li, C. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computer Experiment Based Model for a Spirally-Wounded Lithium-Ion Cell,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Cuitino, N., Johannesson, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Modeling of Vasculature Branching of Brain Tissue,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Hussein, A., Dong, Z., Lynch, J., Kear, B., Pelegri A.A., and Tse, S.D., “Processing Graphene-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites by In Situ Mechanical Shear Exfoliation of Graphite at Varying Viscosity,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Tenorio, M., and Pelegri, A.A., “Computational-Experimental Investigation of Progressive Damage Using Johnson-Cook and Cohesive Zone Models in Fiberglass Composites,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Sullivan, D. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Finite Element Approach to Finding the Anisotropic Viscoelastic Properties of Tied and Untied Axonal White Matter for Magnetic Resonance Elastography,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Liang, T., Zou X., Chen C., Liu, J., Guo, W.-J., Xie, J., Tenorio, M., Sullivan, D., Pelegri, A.A., and Mazzeo, A., “Tunable electrical conductivity and piezoresistivity of embossed cellulose-based substrates,” ASME IMECE, Tampa, FL, November 2017.
• Raju, H. and Pelegri, A.A., “Experimental Investigation of Transverse Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Kevlar KM2 Single Fiber,” ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3-9, 2017.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Model Women in Aerospace Engineering,” Women in Leadership Honors College, Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ, September 27, 2017                -Invited Talk–
• Sullivan, D. Georgiadis, J.G., and Pelegri, A.A., “Multiscale Finite Element Techniques for Brain Elastography,” ASME IMECE 2016, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 11-17, 2016.
• Tenorio, M., Recchia, S., Tucker, A., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Study of Electrically Conductive Fibers and Their Potential as Active Damage-Sensing Body Armor,” ASME IMECE 2016, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 11-17, 2016.
• Li, C. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computational Method for Spirally-wounded Lithium-ion Cells in Battery Modules and Packs,” ASME IMECE 2016, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 11-17, 2016.
• Tenorio, M., Tucker, A., and Pelegri, A.A., “Graphene Coated Aramid Fibers for Use as electrically Conducted Fabrics and Sensors,” 2016 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2016.
• Sullivan, D. and Pelegri, A.A, “A Finite Element Method to Determine the Effective Properties of White Matter,” 2016 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2016.
• Li, C. and Pelegri, A.A., “A computational Method for Spirally-Wounded Lithium-Ion Cells in Battery Modules and Packs,” 2016 Society of Engineering Sciences, Baltimore, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016.
• Tenorio, M., Tucker, A., and Pelegri, A.A., “The Manufacture and Testing of Electrically Conductive Aramid Fibers for Use as Electronic Sensors,” 2016 Society of Engineering Sciences, Baltimore, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016.
• Sullivan, D. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Finite Element Homogenization Method for Viscoelastic Brain Matter,” 2016 Society of Engineering Sciences, Baltimore, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016.
• Sullivan, D., Georgiadis, J.G., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Finite Element Homogenization Technique for Anisotropic Analysis of Ordered Axons,” 2016 BMES, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 5-8, 2016.
• Xie, J., Zou, X., Liang, T., Gopinath, S., Chen, Q. Suresh, C., Chen, P., Oh, J., Henao, N., Lazoutchenkov, M., Liza, M., Pelegri, A.A, Weng, G., McKeown, A., White, J., and Mazzeo, A., “Toward scalable papertronic sensors and actuators,” NSF Workshop on Papertronics, Arlington, VA, September 2016.
• Singh S., Pelegri A.A., and Shreiber D.I., “Estimating Axonal Injury Strain Thresholds Using Contactin-Associated Protein as a Fiducial Marker”, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, June 29-July 2, 2016. National Harbor, MD 
• Pelegri, A.A., “Modeling and Characterization of Hierarchical Fiber Composites in (Multifunctional) Applications,” GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY, June 20, 2016             -Invited Seminar –
• Pelegri, A.A., Cui, C., and Zhao, X., “Bayesian Inference Using Gaussian Process Metamodel in Biomechanical Imaging,” 2016 SIAM on Mathematical Aspects of Material Science, Philadelphia, PA, May 8-12, 2016.
• Sullivan, D. And Pelegri, A.A., “Microscale FEA Homogenization Procedure for Use in Elastography Inversions,” 2016 SIAM on Mathematical Aspects of Material Science, Philadelphia, PA, May 8-12, 2016.
• Zhao, X., and Pelegri, A.A., “Characterization of Biological Soft Tissue Viscoelasticity Using Bayesian Approach Based on a Sparse Gaussian Process Model,” 2015 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 29 - Dec. 4, 2015.
• Sullivan, D., Tenorio, M., Kear, B., Tse, S.D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Characterization of Cubic Boron Nitride at the Micro- and Nano-Scale,” 2015 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 29 - Dec. 4, 2015.
• Singh S., Sullivan D., Pelegri A.A., Shreiber D.I., “Measuring Contactin-Associated Protein Displacement as a Method of Estimating Axonal Strain Following Tissue-Level Stretch”, ASME IMECE 2015, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Zhao, X., Sullivan, D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Inverse Finite Element Characterization of Viscoelastic Heterogeneous Soft Tissues,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Tenorio, M., Sullivan, D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Analysis and Modeling of the Interface Between a Single Glass Fiber Bundle and Epoxy,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Li, C., Sullivan, D., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Thermal Modeling Based Advanced State of Charge Estimation Method for Battery Management Systems,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Sullivan, D., Georgiadis, J., and Pelegri, A.A., “An Anisotropic Complex Shear Modulus Homogenization Technique for Use in Multiscale Elastographic Inversion Methodologies,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Xing, M., Sullivan, D., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Finite Element Investigation of the Mechanical Response of Geometrically Branched Cerebral Vasculature within Gray Matter,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Recchia, S., Tenorio, M., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computational Study of Kevlar-KM2 Strength Dependence on Yarn Twist,” 2015, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015.
• Singh S., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “Estimating Axonal Strain Following Tissue-Level Stretch from Displacement of Axon Proteins as Fiduciary Markers,” Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Tampa Bay, FL October 7-10, 2015.
• Singh S., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “Estimating Axonal Strain in White Matter Using Paranodal Proteins as Fiduciary Markers,” Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, Snowbird, UT, June 17-20, 2015.
• Tse, S.D., Pelegri, A., Kear, B.H., and Voronov, O., “Processing of Nanostructured Cubic-Boron Nitride and Its Composites,” DARPA Extended Solids (XSolids) PI Review and Planning Meeting, Caltech, Pasadena, CA, May 27-28, 2015.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Finite Element Simulation of White Matter Micromechanics,” Illinois institute of Technology, March 27, 2015. -Invited Seminar –
• Lee, H.-F., Esfarjani, K., Pelegri, A.A., Kear, B.H., Tse, S.D., “Melting of Cubic Boron Nitride Nanoparticles A Molecular Dynamics Study,” 6th International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer (CHT-15), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, May 25-29, 2015.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Material Modeling and Characterization of Hierarchical and Random Fiber Composite Structures,” Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, March 10, 2015. -Invited Seminar -
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Bayesian Approach for Characterization of Biological Soft Materials in Acoustic Radiation Force Imaging,” 2014 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2014.
• Sullivan, D., Recchia, S., and Pelegri, A.A., “Image Based Multiscale Modeling for Biological Materials and Polymers,” 2014 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2014.
• Sahin, K, Clawson, J., Zheng, J., Horner, S., Pelegri, A.A., and Chasiotis, I., “Nanostructure and Properties of High Strength Aramid Fibers,” 2014, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
• Recchia, S., Horner, S., Zheng, J., Chasiotis, I., and Pelegri, A.A., “Tortuous and Twist Dependency of Kevlar Yarn Structural Response,” 2014, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
• Sullivan, D., Tse, S., Kear, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Multiphysics Finite Element Simulation of the Effects of Graphene Coating on Carbon-Fiber Composite for Lightning Strike Protection,” 2014, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
• Tenorio, M. and Pelegri, A.A., “Analysis and Simulation of Delamination on a Single Glass-Fiber Bundle,” 2014, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “Inverse Finite Element Analysis of Soft Tissue Viscoelasticity in Acoustic Radiation Force Imaging,” 2014, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
• Tse, S.D., Pelegri, A., Kear, B.H., and Voronov, O., “Scalable Processing of Nanostructured Cubic-Boron Nitride,” DARPA Extended Solids (XSolids) PI Review Meeting, Booz Allen Hamilton, Arlington, VA, Jul 17-18, 2014.
• Singh S., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “3-D Microkinematic Model for Axons undergoing Tissue-Level Stretch,” 7^th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July 6-11, 2014.
• Zhao, X. And Pelegri, A.A., “A Finite Element Analysis for the Inverse Problem of Viscoelasticity in Acoustic Radiation Force Imaging A Bayesian Approach,” 2014, Frontiers in Elastography, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, June 2-3, 2014. -Invited Presentation –
• Sullivan, D., Anderson, A.T., Georgiadis, J., and Pelegri A.A., “A Novel Homogenization Technique Based on the Cytoarchitecture for Improved Viscoelastic Material Models Used in MR Elastographic Inversion,” 2014, Frontiers in Elastography, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, June 2-3, 2014. -Invited Presentation –
• Pelegri, A.A., "Multiscale Framework for Simulation of Blast Induced Head Injuries," Malcolm M. McLaren Symposium, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, April 4, 2014. -Invited Seminar –
• Singh S., Patel V., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I. “3-Dimensional Characterization of Axon Tortuosity in White Matter During Stretch Events” Joint Molecular Biosciences Graduate Student Association Annual Symposium. March 8, 2013. New Brunswick, NJ.
• Singh, S., Pelegri, A.A., and Shreiber, D.I., 2013, “3-D Characterization of Axon Microkinematic Behavior in Tissue-Scale Trauma”, 2013 BMES Symposium, Seattle, WA.
• Sullivan, D. and Pelegri, A.A., “A multi-scale Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element model for platelet shearing within gray matter capillaries,” 2013 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec. 1-6, 2013.
• Tenorio, M., Recchia, Tse, S., Kear, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Fabrication and Simulation of a Graphene-Carbon Fiber Composite Hybrid for Electrical Shielding,” poster presentation, 2013 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec. 1-6, 2013.
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “Modeling of Breast Tumor Heterogeneity in Acoustic Radiation Force Imaging,” poster presentation, 2013 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec. 1-6, 2013.
• Horvath, R., Lee, H-F., Deutsch, S., Voronov, O., Pelegri, A.A., Tse, S.D., and Kear, B.H., “On the Processing of Nanocrystalline Cubic-BN,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013. 
• Tenorio, M., Tse, S.D., Kear, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Characterization of Graphene Composites for Lightning Strike Protection,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013.
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• Sullivan, D., Taylor, P., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Micromechanical Model for Shear-Induced Platelet Damage in Capillaries Within Gray Matter,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013.
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “Modeling Dynamic Responses of Viscoelastic Heterogeneous Soft Tissues to Step Acoustic Radiation Force,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013.
• Tenorio, M. and Pelegri, A.A., “Interfacial Debonding of Glass Single Fiber Composites Using the Johnson-Cook Failure Model,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013.
• Recchia, S., Clawson, J.K., Sahin, K., Chasiotis, I, Zheng, J., and Pelegri, A.A., “A Hierarchical Model for Kevlar Fiber Failure,” 2013, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013. 
• Tse, S.D., Pelegri, A., and Kear, B.H., “Scalable Processing of Nanostructured Cubic-Boron Nitride,” DARPA Extended Solids (XSolids) Quarterly PI Review Meeting, Sep 23-24, 2013, The ECC, Arlington, VA.
• Singh S., Patel V., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “3-D Characterization of Axon Micro-kinematic Behavior in Tissue-Scale Trauma,” Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, September 18-21, 2013.
• Singh S., Patel V., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “3-Dimensional Characterization of Axon Tortuosity in White Matter During Stretch Events,” Joint Molecular Biosciences Graduate Student Association Annual Symposium, New Brunswick, NJ, March 8, 2013.
• Horvath, R.S., Lee, H.F., Deutsch, S., Tse, S.D., Pelegri, A.A., Kear, B.H., “On the Processing of Nanocrystalline Cubic-BN,” Poster-presentation, Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, , Boston, MA, Nov 25-30, 2012.
• Lee, H-F, Tse, S.D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Molecular Dynamics Study of Boron Nitride Nanoparticles,” 2012, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012.
• Sullivan, D. and Pelegri, A.A., “A Computational Multi-Scale Model of Vascularized Grey Matter,” 2012, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012.
• Yang, W. and Pelegri, A.A., “Strain Rates Effects on the Damage of Random Glass Fiber Composites During Dynamic Loading,” 2012, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012.
• Recchia, S. and Pelegri, A.A., Micro-Scale Modeling of Kevlar Fiber Failure, 2012, International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012.
• Singh S., Patel V., Pelegri A., Shreiber D.I., “Three-Dimensional Characterization of Axon Tortuosity in White Matter Under Varying Kinematic States,” Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, October 23-26, 2012.
• Pelegri, A.A., Pan, Y., and Shreiber, D.I., “A Micromechanics Homogenization Model on Kinematiccs of Brain White Matter,” 2011 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 27- Dec. 2, 2011.
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “Contrast-Transfer Efficiency Study of Harmonic Motion Imaging for Viscoelastic Soft Tissues,” poster presentation, 2011 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 27- Dec. 2, 2011.
• Pelegri, A.A. and Recchia, S., “Predicting Impulse Loading from a Blast Wave on a Human Head,” 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Pan, Y., Shreiber, D., and Pelegri, A.A., “Simulation on the Effect of Axonal Volume Fraction on the Mechanical Behavior of White Matter,” 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Jin, B-C and Pelegri, A.A., “Numerical Simulation of High Aspect Ratio and Complex Fiber Geometry of Random Fiber Composites,” 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Zhao, X. and Pelegri, A.A., “The Influence of Global Boundary Conditions on the Dynamic Response of Soft Tissues,” 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Pan, Y. and Pelegri, A.A., “Constitutive Modeling on a Random Chopped Fiber Composite Using a Micromechanics and Finite Element Method,” 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Yang, W. and Pelegri, A.A., “Stiffness and Energy Absorption Simulations of a Hybrid Unidirectional/Random Glass Fiber Composite,” poster presentation, 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Recchia, S. and Pelegri, A.A., “Designing a Multilayer Target to Reduce Peak Impulse Loading,” poster presentation, 2011 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Denver, CO, Nov. 11-17, 2011.
• Doyle, J.M., Lee, H.F., Al-Sharab, J.F., Pelegri, A.A., Kear, B.H., Voronov, O.A., and Tse, S.D., “Synthesis and Consolidation of c-BN and B4C Nanopowders,” 2011-TPC-1230, The Twenty-First (2011) International Offshore (Ocean) and Engineering Conference, Maui, HI.Jun 19-24, 2011.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Simulation of the Mechanical Behavior of White Matter Using a Micromechanics FEM” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, March 9, 2011. 
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• Pelegri, A.A., " A Hierarchical Material Model Integrating Multi-Scale Phenomena in Composites," Malcolm M. McLaren Symposium, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, April 15, 2011. -Invited Seminar -
• Doyle, J., Lee, H.-F., Al-Sharab, J.F., Pelegri, A.A., Kear, B.H., Voronov, O.A., and Tse, S.D., “Synthesis and Consolidation of Cubic-Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Nanopowders,” Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 29 - Dec 3, 2010.
• Pelegri, A.A. and Pan, Y., “Numerical Test Method for Random Chopped Fiber Composites, 2010 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 12-18, 2010.
• Zhao, X., Shan, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Integrated Virtual System for Soft Tissue Dynamic Simulation,” 2010 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 12-18, 2010.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Incorporation of Multi-Scale Phenomena in Random Fiber Composites Modeling” University of California at Davis, March 11, 2010.
• Zhao, X., Shan, B. and Pelegri, A.A., “Module to Combine Microscopic Probe, Sample and Environmental Effects in Virtual AFM,” 2009 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 30- Dec. 4, 2009.
• Shan, B. and Pelegri A.A., “Virtual Breast Palpation,” 2009 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Nov. 13-19, 2009.
• Pelegri, A.A. “A Hierarchical Material Model Integrating Multi-Scale Phenomena in Composites,” Beijing Institute of Technology, April 29, 2009. -Invited Seminar -
• Pelegri, A.A. “A Hierarchical Material Model Integrating Multi-Scale Phenomena in Composites,” Peking University, April 28, 2009. -Invited Seminar -
• Pelegri, A.A. and Pan, Y., “The Finite Element Modeling of Damage Development in Random Chopped Fiber Composite,” 2008 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Boston, MA, Oct. 31- Nov. 6, 2008.
• Pelegri, A.A. and Shan, B., “Dynamic Analysis of Soft Tissues with Hard Inclusions,” 2008 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Boston, MA, Oct. 31- Nov. 6, 2008.
• Pelegri, A.A. and Shan, B. “Dynamic Analysis of Soft Tissue Viscoelasticity Under Ultrasonic Radiation Force Using FEM,” Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference (Sbc2008), June 25-29, Marriott Resort, Marco Island, Florida, 2008.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Hierarchical Material Model for Integrating Multi-Scale Phenomena in Composites,” University of Irvine, CA, March 5, 2008. 
• Pelegri, A.A., Iorga, L., and Pan, Y., “Analysis of 3D Random Chopped Fiber Reinforced Composites Using FEM and Random Sequential Adsorption,” 2008 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 1-10, 2008. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., Maleke, C, Luo, J., and Konofagou, E., “Mapping of Regional Cancerous Tissue Mechanical Property Changes Using Harmonic Motion Imaging,” 2007 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Seattle, November 11-15, 2007.
• Shan, B., Pelegri, A.A., and Kogit, M., “A Dynamic Analysis of Soft Tissue Subjected to Ultrasonic Radiation Force Using Eigenvectors,” 2007 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Seattle, November 11-15, 2007. -Invited Presentation-
• Kogit, M., Pelegri, A.A., and Shan B., “A Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of Soft Tissue Elasticity,” 2007 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Seattle, November 11-15, 2007.
• Iorga, L., Pelegri, A.A., and Pan, Y., “Material Characterization of Random Fiber Composites in the Elastic Domain,” 2007 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Seattle, November 11-15, 2007.
• Pelegri, A.A., Iorga, L., and Pan, Y., “Modeling of 3D Random Chopped Fiber Composites with Curved non-Circular Fibers,” 2007 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Seattle, November 11-15, 2007. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Crashworthiness of Random Carbon Fiber Composite Structures,” USAMP Quarterly Meeting, Detroit, Oct. 18, 2007. 
• Iorga, L., Pan, Y., and Pelegri, A.A., “Comparison of Stiffness Prediction Approaches for Random Fiber Composites,” ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, University of Texas at Austin, TX June 3-7, 2007.
• Pan, Y., Iorga, L., and Pelegri, A.A., “The Elastic Properties of 3-D Random Chopped-Fiber Reinforced Composite,” ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, University of Texas at Austin, TX June 3-7, 2007.
• Pelegri, A. A., “Crashworthiness of Random Carbon Fiber Composite Structures,” USAMP Quarterly Meeting, Detroit, May 17, 2007.
• Pelegri, A. A., “Crashworthiness of Random Carbon Fiber Composite Structures”, USAMP Quarterly Meeting, Detroit, January 18, 2007.
• Pelegri, A.A., “HiMECC in Computational Characterization of RFC Interfaces,” University of Texas, Arlington, December 1, 2006. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., “On the Hierarchical, Micro Experimental & Computational Characterization of RFC Interfaces,” 2006 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Chicago, November 5-10, 2006.
• Pelegri, A.A. and Shan, B., “On the Detection of Non-Palpable Tumors and Their 3D Characterization” 2006 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Chicago, November 5-10, 2006. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Hierarchical Material Model for Integrating Multi-Scale Phenomena in Composites,” University of Delaware, October 28, 2006. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Towards the Modeling of Random and Uniform Composite Structures,” USAMP Quarterly Meeting, Detroit, May 11, 2006. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Assessment of Tubular RaFC Structures Based on Micro and Interfacial Mechanics”, USAMP Conference, Detroit, January 19, 2006. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Structural Optimization of Composite Structures Using a Multi-Scale, Hierarchical Model,” 2005 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Orlando, November 12-19, 2005.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Modeling Serration on a Cracked Interface at Micro Scale” 2005 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Orlando, November 12-19, 2005. 
• Pelegri, A.A., and Kedlaya, D. “Study on laminated and generic composite to model aircraft wing under unsteady aerodynamic loading,” 2004 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 14-20, 2004.
• Huang, X., and Pelegri, A.A., “Nanoindention on Soft Film/Hard Substrate and Hard Film/Soft Substrate Material Systems with Finite Element Analysis,” 2004 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 14-20, 2004. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Crashworthiness Assessment of Composite Car Components,” ACC Energy Management Research Meeting, Dearborn, MI, October. 2003. -Invited-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Friction Effects on Composites,” ACC Management Research Meeting, Ford/ACC, Southfield, MI, May. 2003. -Invited Presentation -
• Shan, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Mode I to Mode II Transition in Interfacial Cracks,” 2004 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 14-20, 2004. -Invited-
• Pelegri, A.A., and Kedlaya, D. “Optimum Orientation and Lay-Up Design of Airplane Composite Skin Under Static and Dynamic Loading,” 2003 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Washington, DC, November 15-21, 2003. -Invited Presentation-
• Kedlaya, D and Pelegri, A.A., “Optimum Weave Pattern Design of Woven Composites Under Physical and Thermal Loading,” 2003 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Washington, DC, November 15-21, 2003.
• Huang, X., and Pelegri, A.A., “Nanoindentation Measurements and FEM Simulation on Thin Films and Their Corresponding Bimaterial Systems, 2003 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Washington, DC, November 15-21, 2003.
• Shan, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Effect of Contact Zone on the Fatigue of Delaminated Composite Structures,” 2003 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, Washington, DC, November 15-21, 2003.
• Pelegri, A.A., and Kedlaya, D. “Fracture Toughness and Stacking Sequence Optimization of Carbon/Glass Fiber Geopolymers,” 2002 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 16-22, 2002. -Invited Presentation-
• Shan, B., and Pelegri, A.A., “Effect of Contact Zone on Crack Growth in Delaminated Composite Structures,” 2002 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 16-22, 2002. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A.A., and Huang, X., “Nanoindentation Measurements on Thermally Oxidized Silicon (SiO₂) Thin Film, 2002 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New Orleans, November 16-22, 2002.
• Pelegri, A.A., and Kedlaya, D. “Failure Prediction of Graphite/Epoxy Laminates with Induced Intermittent Surge in Applied Load During Fatigue,” 2001 International Conference and Exposition of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, New York, November 11-17, 2001. -Invited Presentation-
• Pelegri, A.A., and Puri, V., “Nonlinear Analysis of Multidirectional Laminates Subjected to Mixed Mode Loading,” 2001 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME, New York, NY, November 11-16, 2001.
• Pelegri, A.A., and Shan, B., “Micro-Scale Effects on Crack Propagation of Laminated Structures,” 2001 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME, New York, NY, November 11-16, 2001.
• Pelegri, A.A., and Chen, I-J, “Nonlinear Analysis of Fatigued Laminated Composites Using a Modified MMB Fixture,” 2001 Mechanics and Materials Conference, ASME, San Diego, CA, June 26-29, 2001. -Invited-
• Pelegri, A.A., and Tekkam, A., “On Establishing Factor Significance on the Delamination Fracture Toughness of a Composite Laminate,” 2001 AFOSR/ONR/NSF Tribology Conference, Duck Key, FL, June 4-8, 2001. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., Dvorak, G, Knauss, W.G., Ponte-Castaneda, P., and Torquato, S., “Future Directions in Solid Mechanics Heterogeneous Materials and Structures,” American Academy of Mechanics/National Science Foundation, Evaston, IL, March 30-31, 2001. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., and Tekkam, A., “Design of Experiments for Thin Film and Damage Assessment,” 2000 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2000. 
• Pelegri, A.A., “Mixed Mode Fatigue of Fiber Reinforced Composites Using a Modified MMB Fixture”, City College of New York, New York, Nov. 2, 2000. -Invited-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Evolution of Intralayer Angle Cracks in Delaminated Fiber Composites,” American Helicopter Society, National Specialist's Meeting, Bridgeport, CT, October 7-8, 1998. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Advances in Testing and Analysis of Fracture Toughness in Composite Materials,” 1998 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Anaheim Hilton & Towers, Anaheim, CA, November 15-20, 1998.
• Pelegri, A.A., “Experiments and Analysis on Interfacial Debonding,” Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, August 12, 1998. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A.A., “Evolution of Intralayer Angle Cracks in Delaminated Composite Structures Under Static and Fatigue Loading,” ARL/ARO Workshop on Damage Detection and Structural Health Monitoring, Aberdeen, MD, April 28, 1998. -Invited Seminar-
• Pelegri, A. A., “Delamination Growth Under Cyclic Loading in Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional and Cross-Ply Composite Plates,” 1996 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Atlanta Hilton & Towers, ASME, Atlanta, GA, November 17-22, 1996. 
• Pelegri, A.A., “Growth of Delaminations under Cyclic Loading in Composites The Effect of Ply Orientation,” Graduate Student Symposium, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, March 1995.