This $271,213 National Science Foundation award through the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program will support research at the Illinois Institute of Technology from September 2022 through August 2025. The project aims to advance understanding of boundary and interface issues in metamaterials through multi-disciplinary collaboration. Researchers will perform theoretical, computational, and experimental analysis of transition layers in acoustic and elastic metamaterials to develop devices that control mechanical wave propagation. A key goal is to provide a consistent method for solving dynamic boundary value problems on finite domains of metamaterials, overcoming a critical obstacle in the field. By focusing on local metamaterials coupled with transition layers, the team seeks to enable accurate modeling of scattering and robust device designs. Outcomes have potential to positively impact engineering education and revolutionize industries through applications such as noise mitigation and vibration isolation.
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