Sharon

Eran Sharon

Hebrew University, Israel

January 14

7:30 p.m.

CM 1.26

Non-Euclidean Sheets - From Growing Leaves to Self-Morphing Architecture and to Locomotion

I will review the growing scientific field of non-Euclidean sheets, known also as "Self-Morphing". This field suggests theoretical framework and manufacturing approaches that allow the constructions of flat thin sheets of material that, upon induction, shape themselves into desired three-dimensional configurations, much like the way natural growing sheets shape themselves. I will suggest a new way to look at solid sheets – not as passive entities, but as programmable active surfaces and will review the up to date research achievements. I will then focus on two projects: In the first project we study a new way of dynamics – curvature driven locomotion. The second project aims at manifesting the principles of self-morphing in large scale, industrial materials. We develop the basic technique for the construction of flat architectural elements that, upon induction, shape themselves into a desired shape, saving the expensive and wasteful usage of molds.

To register for the dinner enter your name and email address (no spaces or special chars allowed) below before noon on the Tuesday preceding the colloquium

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1Andrea Scardignoandr10s… NO
2Carlo Beenakkerbeenakk… NO
3Zhiyuan Chengcheng@p… NO
4Eran Sharonfran@lo… NO
5Ismael GalloLopezismagic… NO
6Timo Kistkist@st… YES
7Keqin Zhaokzhao@s… NO
8Matus Rybakmatus.r… NO
9Mattia Pantiripantiri… NO
10Subodh Patilpatil@l… NO
11Wim vanSaarloossaarloo… NO
12Jose Sánchezsanchez… NO
13Vladimir Zakharovzakharo… YES