Welcome to the Nanoscale Mechanics and Materials Laboratory (NMML) @ IISc:

• Situated within the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the NMML stands as a hub of cutting-edge research..

• Primary research focus is mechanics of materials and interfaces at small length scales, using a variety of experimental and computational techniques.

• Research pursuits encompass understanding the electro-thermo-mechanical behavior of advanced multifunctional materials, alongside the development of novel materials with improved properties.

• NMML is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for nanoscale characterization.

• NMML engages actively in collaborative research with industry and other academic institutions.

Glimpse into Ongoing Research Initiatives at NMML:

• Fabrication & characterization of novel nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties (high strength & fracture toughness at extreme strain rates).

• Studying the deformation response and the fracture behavior of nanofiber networks.

• Development of new techniques for the characterization of the mechanical properties of materials at small length scales.

• Development of new materials for use in applications such as energy harvesting, biomedical devices, and sensors.

The NMML is a leading research laboratory in the field of nanoscale mechanics and materials. The research carried out at NMML has the potential to make significant contributions to the development of new materials with improved properties for a wide range of applications.