The newest study modeling the flow of fluids in the glass sponge, led by Profs. Giacomo Falcucci and Maurizio Porfiri, has been covered by a number of news outlets: […]
The mysteries of the glass sponge – new research published in Nature
The Venus flower basket glass sponge – a unique creature living in the depths of the Pacific ocean – is the object of the new study published recently in the […]
New ultraviolet sensors to detect sunlight damage of webbings
Webbing structures are widely used in engineering applications, such as inflatable space habitats, automobile safety belts, parachutes, and military helmets. Quantifying their damage due to sun exposure, and in particular […]
A new study on the role of pre-deformation on fluid structure interactions
Fluid structure interactions of air-backed structures with a denser fluid are a complex phenomenon, which is found in ship hulls, airplane fuselages, air capsules, pipes containing or immersed in a […]
New research on ionic polymers published in Physical Review Letters
A new study led by Prof. Maurizio Porfiri, a Ph.D. candidate in our lab, Alain Boldini, and Dr. Youngsu Cha of the Korea University has been published in a renowned […]