Elif Ertekin

Elif’s research is centered on computational modeling and simulation of materials at atomistic, meso, and continuum scales. Applications include energy materials, shape memory alloys, and low-dimensional systems. She is the Director of the IRISE program, a community engagement program focused on establishing meaningful, long-lasting partnerships between University of Illinois researchers and local high schools and organizations. Elif is part of the MechSE SIIP team and a Co-Director of the annual mechanical engineering GAMES camp.