Wrocław University of Science and Technology Physics Seminar – Monday 9th of November 2026

We cordially invite you to Wrocław University of Science and Technology Physics Seminar on Monday 9th of November 2026 at 11:15 in room 322, building A-1, where there will be delivered a lecture:

Different methods of achieving control over the behavior of multiscale mechanical metamaterials

dr hab. Krzysztof Dudek, prof. UZ
 
Institute of Physics, University of Zielona Góra

 
Please find an abstract below.

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Mechanical metamaterials are a class of structures capable of exhibiting counterintuitive mechanical properties, such as a negative Poisson’s ratio or negative thermal expansion, primarily as a result of their structural design. Over the years, these systems have attracted considerable attention from researchers in materials science, owing to their potential applications across a wide range of industries, from biomedical devices and sports equipment to effective soundproofing materials. However, despite their numerous advantages over conventional materials, mechanical metamaterials often share a common limitation: their mechanical properties typically cannot be significantly altered without reconstructing the system. In this presentation, it will demonstrate how this challenge can be addressed through various approaches, including hierarchical structural design and the application of magnetic fields. It will also be discussed how such control over the system’s behavior can be achieved across different length scales.