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Tal Cohen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With a strong educational background from the Technion, Israel, he obtained his B.Sc. in 2007, M.Sc. in 2011, and Ph.D. in 2013 in Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics and Material Growth, specifically exploring phenomena associated with Material Instabilities. Cohen has received several prestigious awards and fellowships for his contributions to the field, including the MIT-Technion Post-Doctoral Fellowship and the Libai Prize for excellence in aerospace structures. He is also known for his commitment to education and excellence in teaching, having received various accolades throughout his academic career. In addition to his core research, Cohen teaches courses such as Introduction to Civil Environmental Engineering Design and Structural Dynamics, significantly influencing the next generation of engineers in both mechanical and civil disciplines.