A Nature-Inspired Approach Towards the Development of an Intrinsically-Auxetic Polymer

About the Project

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student.

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University.

PhD Research Topic

Auxetic materials have a unique behaviour where they undergo lateral expansion when subjected to axial extension. ... This nature-inspired approach aims to bridge the gap between molecular auxeticity and scalable, high-performance materials.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research team working across materials science, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing.