Graduation Announcement:
Anil Erol graduated with his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in spring 2019!!!! Anil also won a post doctoral research fellowship from the...
MACS > MAE Accordion Structure
We have developed a simple mountain-valley folding structure that actuates under oscillating magnetic fields. The structure is capable of...
Multifield-Active Materials
We are developing composites structures that are responsive to both electric and magnetic fields, as shown in the bifold prototype below...
Origami Engineering > Cube, Miura and Water Bomb Structures
We have produced prototype structures for cube structures as well as the Miura-Ori (map) fold, water bombs, and kirigami box folds. The...
Materials and Mechanics > MRE vs. MAE
Our work in the area began with Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs), a novel class of smart materials comprised of magnetic particles in...
Materials > Piezomagnetic Composites
We are currently investigating an alternating laminate like the one shown simulated. The structure exhibits "piezomagnetic" behavior....