The Bio Mechanics cluster focuses on cutting-edge research in solid mechanics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty in this cluster develop innovative computational and experimental approaches to address key challenges related to both biological and engineered materials. Their work spans areas such as the mechanics of structures with multifunctional micro- or substructures and the development of next-generation manufacturing technologies for discovering and applying new materials.
This cluster promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across several strategic areas, including healthcare engineering, energy and the environment, space science and engineering, sustainability, and advanced materials. Recent research initiatives have contributed to impactful advancements in nano- and bio-materials, soft and active materials for flexible electronics and energy storage, materials and structures for space radiation protection, and clean energy technologies.
The Bio Mechanics cluster consists of a collaborative group of faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers within the MAE department, with close ties to colleagues in CAE, ECE, and the newly established CEME department in the College of Engineering. The group operates cutting-edge labs with advanced characterization and computational capabilities, which complement broader resources available across the college, such as the Advanced Materials Innovation Lab.
