University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Multiscale engineering for mechanically intelligent systems

The Nanosystems Lab develops engineered systems that integrate applied mechanics, materials, computation, and automation across micro/nano devices, structural interfaces, and mechanically intelligent assemblies.

Research Focus

Engineering across scales, from interfaces to automated systems

Our work connects fundamental mechanics and materials behavior to practical systems:
interlocking structures, reusable attachment systems, open hardware, automated process apparatus,
and computational tools for modeling, design, and experimental analysis.

Structural interfaces

Mechanically Intelligent Structures

Interlocking systems, compliant mechanisms, and structural interfaces for heterogeneous integration,
frame assembly, panel attachment, and reusable fastening.

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Automation + open tools

Research Automation

Open hardware and software for coating engineering, sample handling, gas adsorption measurement,
experimental workflows, and process control.

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Modeling + data

Computation and Experimentation

Computational modeling, digital twins, data analysis, and automated experiments that connect
measurements with predictive design.

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