SINA ASKARINEJADMy research focuses on the mechanics of biological composites and structural materials. I am doing my PhD on the Bioinspired Material Design Lab under supervision of Prof. Nima Rahbar.
My research interests include Biomimetics, Mechanics of Multi-layered Composites, Shear-lag Models, Freeze-casting Method, Computational Mechanics, Finite Element Method (FEM). We study how lessons from natural materials such as nacre, bamboo and bone can help us design high performance materials. Our approach involves experimental and computational methods. You will find more in-depth information about my ongoing projects from the RESEARCH page of this website. |
Skills
Micro-mechanical ModelsThe well-known shear-lag theory is being employed on a simplified two-dimensional unit-cell of the multilayered composite. The results solve the important mysteries about nacre and emphasize on the role of organic-inorganic interface properties.
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Experimental Techniques: SEM,TEM and AFMMicro and nano-scale experimental techniques are essential in materials science research. We use these techniques to investigate the structure and properties of materials in small scales.
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Finite Element AnalysisFinite Element method is one of the most powerful techniques to predict and analyze the mechanical response of materials. We use his method to model nacre, bamboo and other structural materials such as CMCs.
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