My research and instructional work is in the broad area of solid mechanics.

I develop theory and finite-element simulation tools for modeling coupled "multi-physics" phenomena in the mechanics of solids, often with emphasis on soft materials.

Research interests:

• Coupled multi-physics mechanics of solid materials

• Inelasticity, inertial effects, and damage in solid materials

• Computational solid mechanics

• Electromagnetic fields and forces

• Soft robotic sensors and actuators

My work is driven by a desire to build scientific understanding of the coupled 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.