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Bio-inspired architectures
Using natural toughening strategies as inspiration for cementitious material design.
Ph.D. Researcher · Architected Cementitious Materials
Shashank Gupta
I study the mechanics, fabrication, and design of architected cementitious materials, with interests in fracture, bio-inspired design, additive manufacturing, and resilient infrastructure materials.
Research focus
- Architected and bio-inspired cementitious composites
- Fracture mechanics and toughening mechanisms
- Digital fabrication and additive manufacturing
- Mechanics-driven materials design
Introduction
I am a researcher working at the intersection of mechanics, materials design, and digital fabrication. My work asks a simple but stubborn question: how can brittle cement-based materials be designed to fail less catastrophically and perform more intelligently?
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Selected research themes
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Fracture and failure
Understanding crack initiation, propagation, interaction, and energy dissipation.
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Digital fabrication
Designing materials and geometries that can be fabricated, tested, and scaled.