1. Structural DNA nanotechnology
- DNA structures are synthesized through the programmed self-assembly of complementary bases (A:T, G:C) to achieve desired shapes and properties.
- Our laboratory develops technologies for analyzing and simulating DNA structures based on mechanical principles, while also conducting research on the design and validation of DNA-based nanosystems.
2. Computational mechanics and numerical algorithms
- A solid understanding of mechanical theory and its computational implementation is essential for the precise and efficient analysis and design of mechanical systems.
- Our laboratory develops numerical algorithms for the rapid and accurate analysis of mechanical systems, spanning from nanostructures to large-scale engineering systems, by leveraging various techniques such as the finite element method, molecular dynamics, and artificial intelligence.