Multiscale Systems
Multiscale Systems
Expanding Frontiers
Various principles of Mechanical Engineering are utilized to investigate questions in multiscale science and technology with applications in the energy, biomedical, materials, defense, environmental, and security sectors. Research areas include nano- and micro-electrical-mechanical systems, fabrication and characterization of advanced nanomaterials, nanomaterial-based sensors, polymer nanocomposites, nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, multiscale robotics, and nano- and microfluidics. The department also uses theoretical, computational, experimental, and simulation-based approaches to study, characterize, and leverage the behavior of a wide range high-performance materials, including metals, plastics/polymers, and composites.
This area is inter- and multidisciplinary by nature and is often characterized by strong collaborations with research groups inside and outside of the department. These research activities contribute to the Multiscale Engineering, Science & Technology Research Thrust at Stevens. They are supported by the Stevens Nanotechnology Graduate Program and the multiuser MicroDevice Laboratory (MDL) and Laboratory for Multiscale Imaging (LMSI) facilities at Stevens.
Current research areas include:
- Composites: Fiber-based thermoplastic composites; composite processing and manufacturing; polymer nanocomposites; micromechanical and multiscale modeling of composite materials
- Constitutive Modeling and Characterization: Monte Carlo and multiscale simulations; micromechanics; viscoelastic behavior of polymers and composites; degradation and oxidation of high-temperature polymers; material behavior at nano- and microscales; piezoelectric materials and behavior; active nanofiber characterization
- Metal Forming: Concurrent product and process design for metal forming operations; prediction of microstructure development in metals; Monte Carlo simulations of grain growth in metals
- Nanomaterials: Characterization and modeling of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; nano- and microscale characterization techniques for nanomaterials and nanocomposites; multiscale composites; active nanofibers
Research Labs
- Active Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory
- Multiscale Robotics and Automation Lab
- Nano & Microfluidics Laboratory
- Nanoelectronics and Nanomechatronics Laboratory
- Nanomechanics and Nanomaterials Laboratory
Research Stories
Advancing IR Detection for the Air Force
Graphene-based materials promises sophisticated apparatus for the Air Force and space exploration.
High Performance Plastic
Nanoparticles create super-strong plastic that can conduct heat and electricity.
Monitoring Bridge Safety
PZT nanofibers give engineers 24-7 access to structural health information.
Extending the Life of America's Infrastructure
New nanosilica concrete creates stronger, longer-lasting, greener construction materials.
Jon Belkowitz shows how nanosilica concrete will lead to stronger construction materials
Related Faculty
 Dr. David Cappelleri Assistant Professor |  Dr. Constantin Chassapis Professor, Deputy Dean of SES, Department Director of ME |  Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Assistant Professor |
 Dr. Sven Esche Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director |  Dr. Frank Fisher Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program |  Dr. Souran Manoochehri Professor |
 Dr. Kishore Pochiraju Associate Professor & Director of the Design and Manufacturing Institute |  Dr. Marehalli Prasad Professor |  Dr. Yong Shi Associate Professor |
 Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang Associate Professor |