AREAS OF RESEARCH

Structural Health Monitoring

Development of methods for the detection, localization, and quantification of damage in mechanical structures.

Wave Propagation in Structures

Analytical and numerical modeling of mechanical wave propagation in continuous media and structures with discontinuities. Application of guided waves for non-destructive inspection, damage identification, and dynamic characterization of materials and interfaces.

Metamaterials and Smart Structures

Design and optimization of metamaterials and smart structural systems for vibration and noise control. Integration of functional materials, such as piezoelectric actuators and shape memory alloys, aiming at bandgaps, dynamic reconfiguration, and active structural health monitoring.