We research and design mechanical sensing systems that turn motion, strain, and sound into measurable signal — from bio-inspired hearing structures to metamaterial sensors that harvest the energy they sense.
Our work spans device physics, mechanical design, and signal processing — unified by the goal of sensing more, with less power and less hardware.
Bio-inspired mechanical structures that replicate the frequency-selective sensing of the biological cochlea, resolving broadband vibration and acoustic signals without external power or electronic filtering.
A fluid-free basilar-membrane-inspired sensor architecture that spreads resonance across a continuous structure, delivering broadband frequency discrimination in a compact, passive mechanical form.
Engineered lattice and phononic metamaterials that shape how mechanical waves propagate, enabling sensors with tailored sensitivity, directionality, and frequency response beyond conventional materials.
Piezoelectric and electromagnetic transduction structures that convert ambient vibration and motion into usable electrical power for self-powered sensor nodes.
Resonant and metamaterial-based structures that capture acoustic energy from ambient noise and machinery, converting it into electrical power or a self-sensing signal.
Distributed mechanical sensor networks that continuously track strain, vibration, and wave propagation in structures to detect damage and degradation before failure.
Guided-wave and vibration-based inspection methods that characterize material condition and detect flaws without altering or damaging the component under test.
Passive and metamaterial-based approaches to redirecting, damping, or isolating mechanical waves — protecting structures and sensors from unwanted vibration.
Foundational mechanical sensor architectures — resonators, cantilevers, and diaphragm structures — engineered for sensitivity, bandwidth, and manufacturability.
We collaborate with research partners and industry on early-stage sensor concepts through to field deployment.