exploring novel engineered materials and structures
The necstlab (pronounced next lab) research group explores new concepts in engineered materials and structures, and is directed by Prof. Wardle in the Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics at MIT. The group’s mission is to lead the advancement and application of new knowledge at the forefront of materials and structures understanding, with research contributions in both science and engineering. Applications of interest include enhanced (aerospace) advanced composites, multifunctional attributes of structures such as damage sensing, and also microfabricated (MEMS) topics. A significant effort over the past decade has been to use nanoscale materials to enhance performance of advanced aerospace materials and their structures through the industry supported NECST Consortium.
recent news
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MSRP Interns Natalie and Avery present at the annual MSRP poster session
Celebrating Natalie and Avery, our amazing MIT MSRP summer students! Their hard work, curiosity, and dedication brought new energy to our lab, culminating in impressive research at the MSRP poster session. We’re so proud of…
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“The History of Composites” book officially launches
Pleased to share the launch of “The History of Composites” from Elsevier (full url: https://lnkd.in/eqdwgzMb)., a comprehensive volume charting the journey of composite materials in science and industry. Congratulations to the editors and contributors on…
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Integrating Next-Generation Radiation Shielding Materials for ISS Testing
Palak Patel, a Ph.D. researcher in MIT necstlab (PI: Prof. Brian Wardle), had the exciting opportunity to integrate her radiation shielding samples onto a panel destined for the International Space Station. This milestone is part…
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necstlab Student Marianna Rogers Awarded NDSEG Fellowship
Congratulations to Marianna, second year graduate student in necstlab, who was awarded the three-year NDSEG fellowship recently! Marianna will be continuing her work on structural supercapacitors during her fellowship.
