Professor 3MEC

Professor 3MEC explores how and why advanced simulations succeed — and fail — in real engineering problems.

Led by Dr M. Amir Siddiq, Reader in Solid Mechanics & Materials at the University of Aberdeen (UK), this channel goes beyond tutorials to examine what finite element models truly tell us — and what they cannot.

Drawing on experience from Max-Planck Institute, BOSCH, SKF, Sheffield, KAUST, Strathclyde, and AFRC, the channel covers:

Computational Mechanics & ABAQUS
Crystal Plasticity & Microstructure-Sensitive Modelling
Damage, failure, and identifiability limits
Manufacturing simulations and AI-assisted modelling

🎓 For students, researchers, and engineers who want mechanistic understanding, not just button-clicking.
💬 Questions, debates, and challenges are welcome — they often shape future videos.

🌐 Free FEA models & resources: https://amirsiddiq.com/
☕ Support the channel: ko-fi.com/professor3mec