(865) 974-4858 mzaeem@utk.edu

Welcome to CMML

Our research group focuses on developing and integrating computational modeling tools to predict processing–structure–property relationships for the study and design of advanced materials. We are particularly interested in understanding multiscale defect formation mechanisms and the evolution of nano- and microstructures during processing and under various stimuli. We create large-scale parallel simulation environments on supercomputers, enabling simulations with tens of thousands of CPUs and GPUs at the petascale and exascale levels.

To calibrate, parameterize, and validate our modeling efforts, we employ machine learning and data analysis algorithms in conjunction with experimental techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM, including orientation imaging), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

We welcome collaborations with computational and experimental researchers across universities, national laboratories, and industry.

Sincerely,

Mohsen Asle Zaeem, Ph.D.
Department Head & Cook Eversole Endowed Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

News

August 2025  Dr. Asle Zaeem joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the Department Head & Cook Eversole Endowed Professor.

May 2024  Congratulations to Dr. Amirreza Lotfolahpour who successfully completed his Ph.D. dissertation defense on “Understanding deformation and cyclic behavior of shape memory ceramics: A quantitative phase-field study.”

March 2024  Prof. Asle Zaeem was selected as a Brimacombe Medalist – Class of 2024.

Recent Publications 

S. Kavousi and M. Asle Zaeem. Integration of multiscale simulations and machine learning for predicting dendritic microstructures in solidification of alloys. Acta Materialia 289 (2025) 120860.

M. Asle Zaeem, S. Thomas, S. Kavousi, N. Zhang, T. Mukhopadhyay, A. Mahata. Multiscale computational modeling techniques in study and design of 2D materials: recent advances, challenges, and opportunities2D Materials 11 (2024) 042004.