Design optimisation of recoverable lattice structures for multiple impacts. Many protective devices need to take multiple impacts. This project aims to develop a new design framework for recoverable,

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Design optimisation of recoverable lattice structures for multiple impacts. Many protective devices need to take multiple impacts. This project aims to develop a new design framework for recoverable, crashworthy and lightweight structures by taking up the latest advances in computational optimisation, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing. It will develop novel multiscale topology optimisation algorithms to seek new restorable lattice structures for multiple impacts with fabrication-induced uncertainties. It will generate new methodologies for nondeterministic design of multiscale lattices with recoverable mechanical properties. This will significantly benefit transportation, healthcare, and sports fields by enhancing crashworthiness and recoverability for next-generation protective devices.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Dr Na Qiu