Why we do it.
We take inspiration from the world around us.ÌýThe mechanics of soft matter, particularly pertaining to the biological realm, isÌýrich with diverse new discoveries.Ìý
Our work has a wide range of practical applications in bio-engineering, cell mechanics, and active materials. Understanding emergent behaviours in soft matter has the potential to improve the fields ofÌýmedicine, soft robotics,Ìýindustrial applications, and entirely new classes of materials!
Our toolbox.
The complex nature of soft matter necessitates unique and varying approaches to fully elucidate mechanics behavior. Key to our work is:
Development of analytical models through statistical mechanics & continuum mechanics.
Utilization of computational tools including finite element analysis, discrete networks, and particle methods.