July 07, 2019
New publication
Our review paper about toughening mechanisms in biological materials has been published in Advanced Materials: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201901561
June 22, 2019
New publication
Our review paper about phase transformations in chiral architectured materials has been published in the Journal of Applied Mechanics: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044024
June 10, 2019
New publication
The smasher mantis shrimp evolved a specialized shield in their tail segment (telson) to protect themselves during ritualized fighting. Check the details in the new #AMMS_Lab paper: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201902238
January 12, 2019
Welcome Juan David and Juan Sebastian
We welcome Juan David and Juan Sebastian who will join the group as Graduate Students
October 20, 2018
New publication
Our work about the effect of fine and coarse recycled concrete aggregate on the mechanical behavior of precast reinforced beams, has been published in Construction and Building Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.075.
May 31, 2018
AMMS Lab
We are excited to announce that the Advanced Materials and Mechanical Systems Laboratory will be starting in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio on August 13th, 2018. Stay tuned for updates!