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The focus of the Mechanics,Materials and Manufacturing (MMM) Laboratory is on understanding the mechanical behavior of different materials at different scales through multi-scale modeling and experiments. In particular, electronic and bio-materials are of interest. We constantly work on developing new techniques of testing and characterization at small scales. Smart micro devices are also another focus of the Micromechanics Laboratory. Using functional and electroactive materials we develop technologies that are used to characterize different types of materials.

We invent and innovate

Two patents were recently granted by US. Department of Patent and Trademark office:

Mechanical properties testing device and method,

Mechanical test fixture with submicron tolerance

We evaluate mechanical behavior of material

Both experimental and computational research is conducted from nanoscale to bulkscale.

We study microstructure of materials

We investigate and relate the mechanical behavior to the microstructure of material.

We explore manufacturing processes

We design new manufacturing processes and also study and optimize current manufacturing process for scalable and sustainable manufacturing.

We train and educate

Our training spans for K-12 to graduate level. The lab is actively working to outreach and educate K-12, undergraduates and minority students.

MMM Lab, 215 Hardaway Annex , Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hardaway Hall, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487