Materials processing and characterization, particularly on novel methodologies for multi-scale material characterization, mechanical behavior and failure analysis, and effect of microstructure on macroscopic properties.
Specific areas:
- Materials processing (e.g. forming of lightweight structures and joining of dissimilar materials)
- Experimental mechanics of materials
- In-situ material characterization, including fast time resolution imaging through x-rays or electrons
- Thermodynamics and kinetics in materials modeling
- Mechanical behavior of flexible electronics
Transmission electron microscopy analysis of bonding mechanisms in dissimilar material joints
A nanoscale amorphous interface is formed by rapid quenching of a molten liquid aluminum with diffused iron atoms in solution. Learn more
In-situ measurement of volume strain of commercial carbon fiber composite by integration of 3D volumetric digital image correlation and micro-X-ray computed tomography
In addition to achieving distributions of intrinsic microstructural features such as fibers, pores and metal inclusions, this method is applicable to quantify local deformation behavior of composite (even with low phase contrast). Learn more
Joining three different materials together: CFRP-Mg-Al
The dissimilar material joining techniques available in the group include friction stir welding, friction stir riveting, and ultrasonic welding.
3D printing of dissimilar metals with gradient structures