Coupled-physics solid mechanics
Our lab's mission is to build scientific understanding of the coupled multi-field mechanics of smart materials, to codify that understanding into continuum-mechanical theories and numerical simulation capabilities, and to use these modeling tools for engineering design and analysis.
The coupled response of solid materials to multiple fields like deformation, heat, electricity, and magnetism plays a crucial role in modern engineering applications, from soft robotics to energy generation and storage. In the broad coupled-physics research area, our lab places an emphasis on:
Scientific understanding and modeling of interactions between solid materials and electric fields, magnetic fields, heat, light, chemical transport, and more.
Treatment of dissipative and nonlinear effects of large-deformation viscoelasticity and plasticity, and their coupled interactions with multiple fields.
Open-source, accessible, and interpretable FEniCSx simulation codes, released publicly for the research and engineering community.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2025.
Co-author, Introduction to Coupled Theories in Solid Mechanics (Oxford University Press, 2026).
Contact Professor Stewart with questions or to inquire about open positions in the lab.
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