Dr. Emek Abali

Associate Professor

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Biography

B. Emek Abali joined Uppsala University as an Associate Professor in Solid Mechanics within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research expertise encompasses thermodynamical derivation coupled phenomena involving thermomechanics, electromagnetism, solid bodies, and fluids. He is proficient in computational continuum mechanics, notably utilizing finite element methods (FEM) facilitated by open-source codes developed as part of the FEniCS project. Abali has an extensive academic background, including positions at prestigious institutions such as Technische Universität Berlin and the University of California, Berkeley. He has contributed significantly to research in computational mechanics, thermodynamics, and metamaterials, among other fields. Abali has authored various papers and publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his areas of specialization. He holds a docentship from Uppsala University and has received a Doctorate from Technische Universität Berlin, where he focused on computational approaches to deformable solids and their electromagnetic interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-11-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Solid Mechanics.

Senior Researcher

2020-09-01 — 2021-02-01

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research in mechanics at an institute.

Senior Researcher

2019-09-01 — 2020-12-01

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna • Vienna, Austria

Engaged in research related to structural engineering.

Postdoctoral Associate

2017-08-01 — 2019-09-01

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Worked on mechanics-related research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-08-01 — 2017-07-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, USA

Focused on advanced research in mechanics.

Teaching Assistant

2014-05-01 — 2016-07-01

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Assisted in teaching Continuum Mechanics and Materials Theory.

Awards

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Engineering Design Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.