Nonlocal Methods for Nonlinear Nanostructures
Scientific-Disciplinary Group
08/CEAR-06 - Mechanics Of Solids And Structures
Description
The project Nonlocal Methods for Nonlinear Nanostructures is a research initiative focused on advancing the fields of nanoscience and nano-engineering. It specifically targets the modeling and optimization of "soft" nanostructures—materials that exhibit unconventional and advanced mechanical behaviors.Core Objectives and MethodologyThe program addresses the limitations of traditional engineering models when applied to the nanoscale through two primary pillars:Nonlocal Mechanics: Traditional mechanics fails to account for scale-dependent effects where the behavior of one point is influenced by its neighbors. While atomistic simulations are accurate, they are too computationally heavy for complex systems. This project utilizes nonlocal field theories, which bridge the gap by introducing length scale parameters into mathematical laws to reflect the discrete nature of matter efficiently.
Compensation
29,000 Euro
Job posting website
https://www.unina.it/it/ateneo/concorsi-e-borse-di-studio/incarichi-di-ricerca
Number of positions
1
Funding body
Università degli Studi Federico II
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