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Dr. Wei Chen is a Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, where he also serves as the Wilson-Cook Professor of Engineering Design and Professor of Industrial Engineering Management Sciences. He is the Director of Integrated Design Automation Laboratory (IDEAL) and the founding Director of Predictive Science Engineering Design (PSED) Cluster. His research focuses on simulation-based design and uncertainty quantification, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance engineering design. Chen's work involves innovative methodologies in design optimization, data-driven design, and the development of new materials and systems through statistical inference and uncertainty quantification techniques. His notable contributions have direct societal impacts and he actively collaborates with industry to develop sustainable, multifunctional materials and processes. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has received numerous accolades, including election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Leading research and educational initiatives within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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