Robert Gracie
Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Waterloo, Ontario
rgracie@uwaterloo.ca
Office:
(519) 888-4567 ext. 38827
Expert In
Carbon Sequestration
Computational mechanics
Deformation
Dynamics
Extended finite element method
Finite element method
Forming
Fracture
Geomechanics and risks of hydraulic
Geomechanics and risks of hydraulic fracturing
Modelling
Molecular dynamics
Numerical methods
Simulation
Solid mechanics
Structural Analysis
Water
Bio/Research
Robert Gracie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is also an affiliated member of both the Centre for Computational Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy.
On...
Click to Expand >>
On...
Click to Expand >>
Bio/Research
Robert Gracie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is also an affiliated member of both the Centre for Computational Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy.
One of his research interests is the computational modelling of crystal plasticity using multiscale models. The goal is to develop computationally efficient models that can be used to understand the complex atomic scale physics which determine macro-scale behavior of crystals. Professor Gracie’s research also involves the development of simulations for the analysis of discontinuities such as cracks, shearbands and dislocations, as well as the development of computer models of the interaction of ice, structures and soils. These studies are critical for protecting the oil and gas industry in the Arctic.
As a result of his research work, Professor Gracie has received multiple awards. In 2009, he won 1st place in the Robert J Melosh Medal Competition and was also the recipient for the Best Paper Award at Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering in 2005.
Click to Shrink <<
One of his research interests is the computational modelling of crystal plasticity using multiscale models. The goal is to develop computationally efficient models that can be used to understand the complex atomic scale physics which determine macro-scale behavior of crystals. Professor Gracie’s research also involves the development of simulations for the analysis of discontinuities such as cracks, shearbands and dislocations, as well as the development of computer models of the interaction of ice, structures and soils. These studies are critical for protecting the oil and gas industry in the Arctic.
As a result of his research work, Professor Gracie has received multiple awards. In 2009, he won 1st place in the Robert J Melosh Medal Competition and was also the recipient for the Best Paper Award at Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering in 2005.
Click to Shrink <<
Links
Media Relations
Rebecca (Becky) Elming
Director, Media Relations and Issues Management
(647) 459-8313
relming@uwaterloo.ca
Director, Media Relations and Issues Management
(647) 459-8313
relming@uwaterloo.ca