This $735,670 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program supports fundamental research to create strong, tough, and sustainable materials through new knowledge of small-scale fracture in architected materials. The research will involve developing bio-derived and/or biodegradable materials with precise microstructures using advanced manufacturing, testing their mechanical properties, and modeling crack growth and propagation in complex structures. The findings will inform the design of new sustainable materials for aerospace, construction, and automotive applications. The project will also develop new educational programs and courses to promote sustainable materials use among the next generation of engineers. The award began on July 1, 2024 and is scheduled for completion on June 30, 2029.
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