Metamaterials – Theory, design, 3D printing based upon granular and pantographic motifs.
Micromechanics of granular and cementitious materials (Granular Micromechanics); Higher-order continuum theories; Particle methods – Discrete element and Meshfree methods; Ab initio atomistic modeling
Stress-deformation and wave propagation behavior of rough interfaces (rock joints and imperfect interfaces).
Micromechanical experimental characterization using: scanning acoustic microscopy and ultrasonic testing, micro-XCT, AFM and nanoindentation, micro-Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and scanning electron microscopy.
Nano-micro-macro mechanics of dental and craniofacial tissues and materials used in restorative dentistry.
Geotechnical engineering: deep foundations with applications of probabilistic and reliability (LRFD) methods; coal combustion products (CCP) as construction material – fly ash soil stabilization; synthetic aggregates and cold-in-place recycling of asphalt pavements.
Thermal and diffusion properties of polymers and granular materials.
