Research

Topological Design of Multifunctional Structures via Genetic Programming

Examples of clockwise and counterclockwise turning operators used in the Spatial Interpretation for the Development of Reconfigurable Structures (SPIDRS) algorithm.

Supersonic Morphing Aircraft

Schematic of X-59 with potential boom mitigation techniques.

Immersive and Intuitive Data Environments

Students in the Immersive Mechanics Visualization Lab.

Morphing Aerostructures for Noise Reduction

Fluid-structure interaction analysis of slat retraction with an installed SMA slat cove filler.

Muscular-Skeletal Morphing Structures

Branched structures, similar to those found in skeletal and muscular systems, can be created using a combination of L-System topology and genetic programming (http://www.images.lifecript.com/images/ebsco/images/hand_muscle_bone.jpg).

Reconfigurable Origami

Full (non-FEA) mechanical simulation of a self-folding torus

Avian Inspired Morphing Aircraft

Schematic illustration of the analogy between fluidic energy distribution and waste recovery in the avian muscular system and a shape memory alloy/liquid metal system.