Methods

• Multi-scale and multi-physics material modeling
• Microstructure generation and imaging
• Material characterization and image-based models
• Continuum, micro-scale and nano-scale modeling
• Atomistic and molecular dynamics simulations
• Material architecture and topology design
• Stochastic mechanics & uncertainty quantification
• High performance computing

 

Materials

• Polycrystalline, poly-phase  metals and alloys
• Composite materials and adhesives
• Amorphous solids, ceramics
• Polymers
• Thin films. Coatings
• New materials for energy capture, conversion, transmission and storage
• Bio-materials, tissues
• Foams and cellular materials
• Electromagnetics, smart materials

 

Response/Mechanisms

• Nonlocal models & size-dependent properties
• Finite deformation elasticity and viscoelasticity
• Plasticity, viscoplasticity, crystal plasticity
• Damage and brittle and ductile fracture
• Dynamic behavior and impact
• Cyclic loading and fatigue