As advanced manufacturing techniques like additive manufacturing have enabled the
fabrication of complex geometries, it is worthwhile to explore potential techniques that can …

The continuous development of sport technologies constantly demands advancements in
protective headgear to reduce the risk of head injuries. This article introduces new cellular …

Cellular structures (CSs) exhibit unique combinations of physical properties, including low
weight, high structural strength, and substantial energy absorption, which could be useful in …

Topological tailoring of materials at a micro-scale can achieve a diverse range of exotic
physical and mechanical properties that are not usually found in nature. Modification of …

Purpose This paper aims to clarify the relationship between mechanical behaviors and the
underlying geometry of periodic cellular structures. Particularly, the answer to the following …

Carbon origami enables the fabrication of lightweight and mechanically stiff 3D complex
architectures of carbonaceous materials, which have a high potential to impact a wide range …

Topological tailoring of materials at a micro-scale can achieve a diverse range of extreme
physical and mechanical properties. Modification of material properties through customizing …

Bone tissue engineering focuses, in addition to other things, on the understanding of bone
structures to promote their formation with scaffolds. The manufacturing processes of …

This dissertation focuses on defining underlying mechanisms to enable the bio-inspired
design of aerodynamic and/or hydrodynamic vehicles that operate within complex …