This research combines computational fracture mechanics with the design of adaptive structures, with a focus on damage evolution, crack propagation and structural response.
My research investigates the relationships between geometry, material behaviour and loading in fracture initiation and propagation. Computational models and experimental observations provide a basis for analysing failure and informing structural design.
Awarded 2026
This fellowship aims to develop a design framework for structures that can detect damage and adapt their shape or behaviour. It brings fracture mechanics into the design of 4D-printed adaptive structures.
ARC project record ↗Collaborative research examined crack propagation in a ceramic dental bridge, a tissue scaffold and a model femur. Phase-field simulations were compared with experimental tests to assess their ability to predict brittle failure.
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