Research

Mechanics of smart soft materials and structures across multiple physical fields.

01

Nonlinear Mechanics and Finite Elasticity of Soft Materials

Constitutive modeling, finite deformation, and incremental mechanics of dielectric elastomers, magneto-active hydrogels, and fiber-reinforced electroactive materials.

Related Publications (all as first or corresponding author): [AMSS2026] [EML2018] [EML2021] [IJNLM2019]
03

Waves and Vibrations

Wave propagation and vibration in finitely deformed electroactive and smart structures.

Related Publications (all as first or corresponding author): [EJMA2025] [IJSS2016b] [JAM2024] [PLA2026]
04

Mechanics of Self-Enhancing and Self-Healing Soft Matter

Growth, regeneration, self-enhancement, and self-healing in living and biohybrid soft materials, including bacteria-assisted mineralization and evolving lattice composites.

Related Publications (all as first or corresponding author): [AM2021] [JAM2023]