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My research focuses on mechanical behaviour, fatigue damage, and the structural durability of engineering materials. I combine experimental testing, fracture mechanics, and numerical modelling to study material behaviour under loading conditions and to support reliable engineering design.

Research Areas

Fatigue of Materials

Study of fatigue damage mechanisms in metals, polymers, and composite materials under cyclic loading, with emphasis on lifetime assessment and failure prevention.

Fracture Mechanics

Analysis of crack initiation and crack propagation using theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches in order to better understand material failure.

Mechanical Characterisation of Materials and Structures

Experimental evaluation of mechanical properties and structural response using standard and advanced material testing methods.

Structural Durability

Assessment of lifetime, integrity, and failure risk in engineering components and structures subjected to demanding service conditions.

Academic Activity

My academic activity combines research, teaching, scientific dissemination, and collaboration in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Main areas of activity include:

• fatigue and fracture mechanics research
• publication of scientific results
• participation in collaborative research initiatives
• teaching in mechanical engineering

Collaboration

I welcome collaboration with researchers, doctoral candidates, and industry partners interested in advanced materials and metamaterials, fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, materials testing, and structural durability.

Thanks for joining me!

Science is the key to progress transmitted through education. — Anghel Cernescu