Materials As Machines Lab
Welcome to the Materials as Machines Lab
The Materials as Machines Lab located within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to researching and developing novel materials and their applications. We are particularly focused on smart materials that can respond to external stimuli and exhibit machine-like behaviour.
Our Research Interests:
- Innovative Material Design – Researching and developing materials with unique properties such as self-healing, shape memory, and responsive behaviour.
- Material Analysis and Modelling – Testing and characterizing material properties and modelling complex, non-linear polymer systems.
- Manufacturing Optimization – Optimizing manufacturing and perfecting processing methods to fabricate high-performance materials.
- Advanced Material Integration and Application – Collaborating with industry partners to integrate novel materials in practical applications, like smart prosthetics and artificial muscles.
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CANCOM 2026
A great #CANCOM2026 for the Materials As Machines Lab!
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Materials as Machines Lab at CSME
Members of the Materials as Machines Lab presented their research at the CSME conference in Montreal. It was great to share our research and meet…
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Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Smart, Shape-Changing, Adaptable Materials for Deformable Surfaces
We are developing next-generation deformable surfaces that can actively change their shape and mechanical properties in response to external stimuli. These adaptive systems unlock new…
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Canada Composites Conference Presentation
Joshua presented his research on 3D-printed, tailorable stiffness prosthetics at the 2024 Canada Composites Conference! Well done Joshua!
