研究领域

  • Current research in our group is focused on nanomechanics of engineering and biological systems. For engineering systems, we study deformation, diffusion, growth, grain boundaries, stress evolution and failure in thin films, nanocrystalline materials, novel structural and functional materials, and energy materials. For biomechanics and biological systems, we employ continuum mechanics, statistical mechanics and atomistic simulations to explore the ingenius mechanical principles from biological m
  • Yu's group focuses on three key areas: Biomacromolecular Self-Assembly and Polymer Physicochemical Properties. Investigating the Mechanisms of Coacervate Formation and Precisely Regulating the Physicochemical Properties of the Coacervates. And molecular-Level Insights into Self-Assembly via Molecular Dynamics Simulations.
  • Focusing on the global development of advanced manufacturing and new material, Zhang’s group has long been committed to the basic research of mechanical performance and application of novel micro-/nano structures and metamaterials, and micro-/nano additive manufacturing technology. Using experiments and theories of solid mechanics and materials science, combined with multi-scale numerical simulation and other methods, in accordance with the structure-manufacturing-performance-application relatio

新闻

  • We are developing green technologies to benefit sustainable environment, which will enable people and the environment to prosper together. The Center for Filtration Research (CFR) at the University of Minnesota, collaborating with 20 leading international filtration manufacturers and end users, was established to develop green technologies to mitigate PM25, VOCs, ozone and other environmental pollutants.
  • Since the discovery of genes, there is a considerable body of knowledge on engineering living cells. It is now possible to envision biohybrid machines and robots with living cells and scaffolds. These machines may self-assemble and emerge from complex interactions between the cells and the scaffolds at various hierarchical levels.
  • The study of mechanical behaviors under extreme conditions has been a focus of extensive research. The need for structural materials that can withstand high temperatures has long been recognized as a major challenge in the development of new energy technologies. Similarly, applications requiring materials with exceptional strength and ductility at low temperatures, such as in deep-sea and space explorations, are equally important.
  • 在清华大学113周年校庆来临之际,4月26日上午,清华大学力学与工程交叉研究院成立大会在主楼接待厅举行。这是清华大学主动服务国家重大战略需求、深入推进学科交叉融合的重大举措。

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