Research

Summary

Welcome to my research page! My work focuses on developing and experimentally characterizing anisotropic metamaterials. Metamaterials derive their special properties from the distinctive deformation, dynamic motion, and elastic energy distribution of their micro- and meso-architectures. These architected materials can be designed to achieve extreme anisotropy, supporting functionalities like shear-axial coupling, which allows them to deform in unconventional ways. Such capabilities are crucial for applications in shape-morphing, impact redirection, and elastic wave manipulation, enabling innovative solutions in fields where directional properties and responsiveness are key.

Atypical mechanical behavior: Rotation-like deformation under tensions.
Evaluation of directional elastic properties of structured materials using a one-test approach.
Mechanical-cloaks: Using structured materials to tune local mechanical properties, and conceal objects from external forces and deformations.
Anisotropy driven helical shape-morphing in piezocomposites.
Future directions (figures were generated using Microsoft copilot image generator).

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