TOPIC
Mechanics of Inelastic Solid Materials
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Development accurate nonlinear constitutive models for light-weight metal alloys & fiber composites
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Ideal forming theory as inverse methods for optimum initial shape/process design
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FEM predictions of formability and springback for stamping and hydroforming
Mechanics-based Technology for Structural Fiber Composites
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Nano-, micro-, meso-, and macroscopic constitutive modeling for structural fiber composites
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Novel characterization of highly nonlinear, anisotropic, and coupled mechanical behaviors
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FE analysis for thermo-stamping of automotive thermoplastic/thermoset composites
Novel Interface Control for Fiber-reinforced Composites
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Novel interfacial materials: CNT, graphene, aramid nanofiber (ANF), catecholamine (dopamine)
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Development of multi-functional fiber sizing agents to enhance structural/functional properties
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Easy/simple but effective processes such as electrophoretic deposition and LbL assembly
Nano-carbons & Advanced Organics
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CNT/graphene-based nano-carbon hybrids with metal nanoparticles
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Highly porous 3D nanostructure with multi-dimensional nano-carbons for energy storage and gas sensors
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Bio-inspired catechol chemistry and photochromic molecule-based UV sensors
Future of Structural Fibers & Textile
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Large-area graphene-based flexible graphene fiber electrode and wire-shaped OFET devices
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High performance stretchable wire-type supercapacitors based on novel 3D carbon nanostructure
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Textile-based flexible piezoelectric strain sensors and OFET-based photo-sensors
