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Andrew Gryguc is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He has over a decade of experience in the field of solid mechanics and structural analysis with a focus on finite element modeling. His research interests include fatigue fracture, cyclic plasticity modeling, and energy-based damage models across a variety of materials. Notably, he has contributed to the understanding of process-structure-property-performance relationships in forging high-strength magnesium alloys. Prior to his academic career, Andrew worked as a structural analyst in the automotive industry, where he specialized in non-linear finite element modeling, structural analysis, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), as well as crash durability objectives. Andrew enhances his research program and teaching curriculum with insights gained from his industrial experience, focusing on both undergraduate and graduate education.
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