The Mechanical Metamaterials (MM) Special Interest Group (SIG) covers topics related to the design, modelling, testing and prototyping of metamaterials that feature unusual deformation mechanisms.
Examples of MM exhibiting these features include negative and extreme Poisson’s ratio, thermal expansion, stiffness and compressibility. Applications of mechanical metamaterials are in the areas of sports equipment, soft robotics, shape morphing, vibroacoustics, energy absorption and structural integrity.
The relation between the materials constituents and the architecture of the mechanical metamaterials is of particular interest to this Group. Origami/Kirigami engineering, lattice designs and metacomposites are all technologies and topics that this Special Interest Group is keen to foster during the activities of the Network.
The Group is also interested in discussing modelling and design techniques, as well as prototyping and production aspects in collaboration with other relevant SIGs.
Mechanical Metamaterials Lead(s)
Andrew Alderson
Sheffield Hallam University
Oliver Duncan
Manchester Metropolitan University
There are currently 321 Mechanical Metamaterials members in our Expert Database
View in expert databaseAndreas Hornig
Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology (ILK), TU Dresden
View profileBhre Wangsa Lenggana
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126
View profileNoé Jiménez
Instituto de Instrumentación para Imagen Molecular, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
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Jobs & Studentships
PhD Studentship: Making Sport Safer – Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury
- Closing Date: 10 May 2024
- Organisation: Sheffield Hallam University
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Jobs & Studentships
Research Fellow: Additive Manufacturing and Sustainable Materials
- Closing Date: 29 May 2024
- Organisation: Manchester Metropolitan University
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Jobs & Studentships
PhD Studentship: Metamaterials and Tuneable Design for Force Regulation and Vibration Isolation
- Closing Date: 20 Apr 2024
- Organisation: Nottingham Trent University
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Event
Metamaterials UK Conference & Forum 2024
- Date: 19 May - 23 May 2024
- Location: Wotton House, 4* Country Estate Hotel, Guildford Rd, Wotton, Dorking RH5 6HS
- Registration deadline: 22 March 2024