Colloquium Year: Spring 2026

TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: GMCS 314 SPEAKER: Ignacio Sepulveda, San Diego State University, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering ABSTRACT: This presentation highlights three distinct contributions to tsunami science and hazard assessment. First, I present results from recent research linking dispersive tsunami wave trains visible in satellite imagery to evidence of earthquake rupture occurring near the […]

TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: GMCS 314 SPEAKER: Nicole Lloyd-Running, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Computational Physics and Methods ABSTRACT: The most luminous objects in our universe, gamma-ray bursts, can spectacularly outshine millions of galaxies while they are active. Caused by the collapse of a massive star or the merger of two compact objects, the emission from […]

TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: GMCS 314 SPEAKER: Gustaaf Jacobs, San Diego State University, Aerospace Engineering ABSTRACT: Particle- and droplet-laden flows occur in many anthropogenic and natural environments. For example, the mixing of liquid fuel spray and/or solid fuel particles with turbulent gas flows determines the efficiency of many propulsion and energy systems. Environmental pollution is […]

TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: GMCS 314 SPEAKER: Ugo Pagallo, University of Turin, Italy ABSTRACT: The AI ​​Act is the first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence systems and models across the board. It is a complex legal text, comprising 180 recitals, over 68 definitions, 113 articles, and 13 annexes, which is expected to enter into force […]

TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: GMCS 314 SPEAKER: Yifan Zhang, San Diego State University, Computer Science ABSTRACT: Mobile ecosystems rely on ever-evolving supply chains, but overlooked design flaws and privacy gaps pose significant risks. In this talk, I will present two studies addressing these challenges. The first reveals a design flaw in Android Studio that allows […]