The study of nanomaterials is currently one of the most exciting and prosperous areas of materials science and engineering research due to the promise of exceptional performance when characteristic microstructural length scales are in the nanometer range. Our current research focuses on understanding the novel structure-property scaling laws and structural stability of nanostructured materials, to enable the production and design of reliable, next-generation structural, electronic, and energy components.
Current projects include:
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Fundamental defect science in multi-principal element alloys and ceramics
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Segregation engineering to control the structure and properties of interfaces
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Direct measurement of interface strengths in multi-scale, hybrid Al-matrix composites
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Grain boundary network engineering in nanomaterials
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Twin mesh engineering in Mg alloys
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Development of bulk nanocrystalline alloys with high ductility and strength
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Design of radiation tolerant nanomaterials
- Atomistic modeling of deformation and failure mechanisms
- Quantitative analysis tools for atomistic modeling of materials (See our Modeling page)
The video below shows shear localization during a molecular dynamics simulation of Ni.
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Army Research Office (ARO)
Department of Energy (DOE) - Basic Energy Sciences (BES)