An ongoing interest in exploring materials not as static substances but as dynamic systems that respond to forces and environmental pressures. Continuously researching through computational analysis and physical testing how material properties might be engineered to create responsive systems.
How do materials respond to tension and compression at different scales?
Can we predict material behavior through computational simulation?
How can we design material gradients to create functional transitions?
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), material testing protocols, stress distribution mapping, iterative material experimentation, documentation and analysis.
Understanding material systems is fundamental to designing garments that respond authentically to body movement and environmental changes. This research creates a foundation for designing responsive fashion.
Future work includes exploring bio-responsive materials that change properties based on biological signals, developing self-healing material systems, and investigating memory-material combinations.