About the Active Materials Lab (AML)

At Active Materials Lab, we are passionate about exploring how  Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles can inform the design of textile-based material systems with spatial and temporal properties and vice versa.

Our Vision
Our vision is to lead the way in the advancement of active materials research and to create a new generation of SSbD material systems that revolutionize the apparel and textile industries and enhance everyday life.

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Our Approach
At AML, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together expertise from research, academia, and technical fields, along with the contributions of passionate PhD students and Post-Doctoral Research assistants. Our inclusive approach to research ensures that all stakeholders contribute to our groundbreaking work.

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What Sets Us Apart
Our unique approach to Active Materials Research draws inspiration from biological materials, where structure and information are intricately connected to teach us how to improve our SSbD practices. By studying the relationship between biology, materials science, and SSbD, we aim to unlock the full potential of active materials and explore the integration of information and structure to achieve exceptional properties and functionalities.

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Key Focus Areas

• Textile-based Bioinspired Systems

• Bioinspired Design

• The Future of Craft based practices

• Metamaterials

• Insights through Scanning Electron Microscopy

• Soft Robotics

• PhD Study

• Student Projects