Topics

Development of fundamental internal friction theory and mechanism;

Atom dynamics, diffusion and phase transformation;

Surfaces, interfaces, thin films and nanostructured materials;

Anelasticity characterization of functional and structural materials:

• Composites;
• Ferroelectric and magnetic materials;
• Granular materials;
• Metals, alloys and intermetallic compounds;
• Quasicrystals, amorphous materials and liquids;
• Polymers and soft materials;
• Biomaterials;

Dynamical mechanical analysis; 

High and low damping materials and their applications;

Development, design and potential applications of novel internal friction techniques.