Zhaohang Zhang

Cellular materials are multiphase composite materials that consist of a solid matrix and a fluid phase. Cellular materials with extraordinary mechanical properties can be called cellular metamaterials. The cellular metamaterials with auxetic properties offer a high-dimensional design space by their various geometric and mechanical parameters, and an ideal development platform for smart materials by their unique and programmable properties. Meanwhile, their relatively regular geometric configurations prompt the efficiency of their design and manufacture process and enhance the feasibility of practical applications.

In this work, we intend to investigate the programmable and automated design of cellular metamaterials, and build the foundation for efficient application in engineering.