The mechanical integrity of materials is critical regardless whether their primary function is mechanical, electronic, magnetic, optical, or chemical. We study the interactions among structure, deformation, and mechanical properties in a wide range of materials using nanoscale mechanical testing, detailed structural analysis, and modelling and simulation. We also work with people to help engineer nanoscale materials and devices with better reliability and higher performance.

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