Guido graduated from Kyushu University in 2019 with a MSc in Mathematics, after completing a MSc degree in Physics at Leiden University in 2017.
Working on design principles for active solids, funded by the University of Bath. Guido graduated from Kyushu University in 2019 with a MSc in Mathematics, after completing a MSc degree in Physics at Leiden University in 2017. In both cases, the theses dealt with characterizing soft deformations of periodic lattices. His main areas of interest are (topological) metamaterials and discrete differential geometry. Outside of academia he enjoys playing the piano, dancing Argentine tango, and learning about languages and linguistics.
Research project title: Design principles for active solids
Supervisor(s): Anton Souslov
Project description: Metamaterials are designed materials whose microscopic geometry is carefully engineered to achieve macroscopic properties not readily found in nature. Guido’s research focuses on mechanical metamaterials, modelled as large ball-spring networks, and aims to find general design principles for modifying the geometry and topology of the network to attain a variety of unusual mechanical responses. In particular, he is interested in how introducing active mechanical components (e.g., motors that inject energy) into the network can lead to novel materials for applications in such areas as shock absorption and mechanical actuation.
Students joining SAMBa in 2019