About Our Lab

We are broadly interested in studying the mechanics of soft engineering and biological materials using an integrated experimental and modeling approach. In particular, we are interested in adaptive materials that  can  exhibit dramatic changes in microstructure, mechanical properties, and  macroscopic shape in response to an environmental stimulus.

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Research

Biomechanics of the Artery

Biomechanics of the Cornea and Sclera

Biomechanics of the Optic Nerve Head

Biomechanics of the Skin

Blast Injury Biomechanics

Collagen Growth and Remodeling

Design of Architected Materials

Dielectric Elastomers

Fracture and Failure Mechanics

Hydrogels

Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Polymers and Composites

Shape Memory Polymers

Recent Publications

E. Zywicz and T. Nguyen (2000) “On the Flexural and Extensional Behavior of a Large-Tow Triaxial Braided Composite,” Composites Science and Technology, 60, p.2989–2999. [Link]

E. Zywicz and T. Nguyen (2000) “On the Flexural and Extensional Behavior of a Large-Tow Triaxial Braided Composite,” Composites Science and Technology, 60, p.2989–2999. [Link]

Polymers and Composites

E. Zywicz, M.J. O’Brien, T. Nguyen (2003) “On the Elastic-Plastic Response of a Large-Tow Triaxially Braided Composite,” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 16, p.183–191. [Link]

E. Zywicz, M.J. O’Brien, T. Nguyen (2003) “On the Elastic-Plastic Response of a Large-Tow Triaxially Braided Composite,” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 16, p.183–191. [Link]

Polymers and Composites

T. D. Nguyen, S. Govindjee, P.A. Klein, H. Gao (2004) “A Rate-Dependent Cohesive Continuum Model for the Study of Crack Dynamics,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 193, 3239–3265. [Link]

T. D. Nguyen, S. Govindjee, P.A. Klein, H. Gao (2004) “A Rate-Dependent Cohesive Continuum Model for the Study of Crack Dynamics,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 193, 3239–3265. [Link]

Fracture and Failure

T. D. Nguyen, S. Govindjee, P.A. Klein, H. Gao (2005) “A Material Force Method for Inelastic Fracture Mechanics,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 53, p.91–121. [Link]

T. D. Nguyen, S. Govindjee, P.A. Klein, H. Gao (2005) “A Material Force Method for Inelastic Fracture Mechanics,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 53, p.91–121. [Link]

Fracture and Failure
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