Mechanics of Hierarchical Porous Materials - Design, Control and Prediction

Explore the mechanics of hierarchical porous materials in this seminar presented by Pania Newell, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. Delve into the challenges posed by the complex structures of natural porous materials in understanding damage and fracture across multiple scales. Learn about the importance of developing a mechanistic understanding from macro- to nanoscale to create nature-inspired materials with controllable pore structures. Moderated by Krishna Garikipati, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics and Director of MICDE at the University of Michigan, this in-person seminar was part of the MICDE Fall 2022 Seminar Series, focusing on the design, control, and prediction aspects of hierarchical porous materials.