Multifunctional Materials Laboratory

The Multifunctional Materials Laboratory at University of Washington is devoted to investigating the mechanics and physics of multifunctional materials, using tightly combined theoretical, numerical, and experimental investigations.  We are interested in understanding the formation and evolution of microstructure in materials, clarifying their structure-property relationship, and optimizing microstructures and processing conditions for superior functional properties.  We have been working on ferroelectrics, ferromagnetic materials, multiferroics, thermoelectrics, and electro-active polymers and composites, and we are currently focusing on global energy need through multifunctional materials design and synthesis.
             Multiferroic Domain                                     Nanomesa