Key scope of this research line is to transform “desired system functions” into “design descriptions”, tailoring suitable functional and structural materials starting from a quantitative understanding of the relation between materials properties and system performance (modeling/simulations). The stand-alone materials experimental characterization and their integration into systems (fabrication) conclude the process.
Which functions do you need? I’d like…
Materials structure at different size scales and response at different time scales are addressed by different research topics:
Structural and functional materials for physical sensors (e.g. tactile)
Photonic devices based on non-linear materials
