Amir J Bidhendi

Biomechanical Engineer/Scientist. Interested in mechanics of life, and what we can learn from Nature. PhD.

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

Excited to share our latest paper introducing a dataset of 9,000 mechanical mechanism images with descriptions! We fine-tuned Stable Diffusion to generate new 2D and 3D design sketches from text input. https://t.co/dLhwLSiu2x

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@Caroline_Bartma Depends on the relative toughness of cell walls vs. cell-cell adhesion. Cells can separate without wall/membrane damage, impacting mouth feel and juiciness. Investigating plant tissue fracture here: https://t.co/XosrvzKyEi

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@ValerioCapraro The post seemed to be targeted for gaining maximum publicity, and Twitter algorithms aided that. To avoid future anxieties, we must think how modern tools such as AI can advance research rather than trying to block it. The era of thriving by sentence crafting alone is over.

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@ValerioCapraro Why is that? Is it the act of writing itself or the message that matters? Should they actually stop using the internet and computers altogether? Are our concerns placed correctly? Can we even keep up with such rules as technology further progresses?

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@FrdrckGssln @AnjaGeitmann It was a great privilege working alongside you and the amazing team!

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@Farztmn Thank you so much @Farztmn

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

Excited to share: Converging #FractureMechanics, #Microscopy and #DevelopmentalBiology unveils how #Nature uses cell geometry to engineer fracture toughness. Smelling like onions for a whole year but was totally worth it! : #Metamaterials #Bioinspired https://t.co/XosrvzKyEi

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@orchidfreak @GeitmannLab @NaturePlants @PlantBiomech https://t.co/AgAJMrwAfH

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@orchidfreak @GeitmannLab @NaturePlants @PlantBiomech Yes, it's quite fascinating how variations in growth and cellular architecture result in such differences. Previously, we speculated wavy shapes can originate from buckling, a process induced by compressive forces potentially from growth in confined space and turgor pressure.

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@jodie_armand @RichardSmithLab @sheffielduni @ShefSciFest This is really amazing!

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@FromPhDtoLife 3/3: Identity Shift: In my view, the strong connection between one's identity and profession is very problematic. We should not define ourselves by what we do. This change offers an opportunity to explore personal identity from a broader perspective.

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@FromPhDtoLife Some inner reflections from someone who, at times, navigated these emotions:
1. Glamorizing the past: while it might be natural to recall positive aspects of academia, it's essential to acknowledge the enduring issues that led to the decision to leave. 1/3

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@FromPhDtoLife 2/3: Research: I think this the main passion for many of us. Beyond academia, exciting research is still very possible paired with faster learning and tangible outcomes. The only part that I sometimes miss is the chance to publish my research findings.

[Geitmann Lab @GeitmannLab]

Does #ChatGPT by @OpenAI 'know' that plants are alive and consist of cells?

We wanted to find out and scored the bot's answers to our queries on our #plant blindness barometer.

https://t.co/C63ukWDdTX
@TrendsPlantSci

[Geitmann Lab @GeitmannLab]

Stomates climbing city walls!

The beauty of #plantcell #microscopy decorates the night sky of @MTL_Ville.

Cool to see @Amir_Bidhendi's PhD thesis results projected on the walls of @UQAM at @Place_des_Arts.

[Baptiste Castel @baptiste_bio]

Spectacular show observed this morning on our confocal. These are proteins with a fluorescent tag, trafficking within wild tobacco leaf cells.

[Amir J Bidhendi @Amir_Bidhendi]

@Physicsastronmy conservation of energy (depending on how system boundary is defined)

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Walking in Montreal summer: colors, patterns, structural mechanics, and life all around

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The story of Tom Brown, the retired engineer that became 'apple hunter', rescuing over 1,000 'lost' varieties in the last 25 years [read more: https://t.co/ZVjgS24mhI]

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#microtubules of plant cells are not just extremely helpful as sensors for the #mechanical and developmental state of cells but they make fantastic subjects for imaging as well. Thanks to the organizers of @MSC_SMC_2021, and @GeitmannLab.

[Microscopy Society of Canada (MSC) @MSC_SMC]

Congratulations to the winners of our #microscopy #imaging #contest🔬: 1st place Denis @TherienDenis from the FLL Group @Lagugne @WesternU, 2nd Mouhanad @Babim002 from MMRG @Moran_MirabalRG @McMasterU, & 3rd Amir @Amir_Bidhendi from the @GeitmannLab @mcgillu! Beautiful work all!