Academic Focus

Research & Engineering

My research investigates the physics, non-destructive characterization, and lifecycle prognostics of advanced polymer matrix composites. By harmonizing dielectric spectroscopy, multimodal multiphysics modeling, and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), our group establishes real-time digital twins for structural health monitoring under severe environmental and dynamic fatigue conditions.

Core Research Thrusts

Polymer Composite Materials

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, syntactic foams, thermoset/thermoplastic matrix systems, and sustainable bio-composites.

Structural Health Monitoring

Broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BbDS), impedance spectroscopy, and in-situ electrical state variable tracking under mechanical and hygrothermal degradation.

AI & Multimodal Machine Learning

Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), supervised/unsupervised learning for damage mode classification, and remaining useful life (RUL) estimation.

Sustainable Manufacturing & Recycling

Life-cycle decision frameworks, carbon fiber recovery from out-of-date prepregs, pyrolysis optimization, and natural fiber composite development.

Digital Image Correlation (DIC)

Full-field strain analysis, high-speed optical measurements, and open-source in-situ 2D DIC software/hardware implementations (RealPi2dDIC).

Custom System & Fixture Design

ASTM-standard mechanical test fixtures (ASTM D6641), multi-mode fatigue test rigs, automated electromechanical testing machinery.