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Professor Adrian Lew is a leading expert in computational solid mechanics at Stanford University. His research interests broadly encompass the fundamental design aspects, mathematical analysis, material models, and numerical algorithms related to the field. His current focus is on developing innovative design algorithms to simulate hydraulic fracturing, which involve advanced time-integration techniques and embedded immersed boundary methods. He has an extensive background in mechanical engineering, having received his PhD from Caltech in 2003. Throughout his career, Professor Lew has been committed to educating the next generation of engineers, teaching various courses within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and mentoring students through their doctoral and master's programs.
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