Curriculum vitae: Daniel Rayneau-Kirkhope
Department of App. Physics
Aalto University
00076 Aalto, Finland
Research interests
My current research focuses on structural optimisation and mechanics. Structural hierarchy is a fascinating and under-utilised area of structural optimisation that I dedicate much focus to. The interplay between geometry and mechanical function is another area in which I am actively involved.
Academic positions
- Project title: Hierarchical, bioinspired geometries for efficient, robust materials
- Brief description: Research funding for independent and interdiscipliary research.
- Funding from Academy of Finland Postdoctoral grant, 237,966Euros funding
- Brief description: Research fellowship for independent and interdiscipliary research. Supervision of sumer internship program. Pedagogical training.
- Exective committee members: Kimmo Kaski (Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science), Pekka Orponen (Computer Science), Mikko Alava (Physics), Alexander Engstrom (Mathematics), Juuso Valimaki (Economics).
Education
10.2012:
Ph.D.,
Physics,
University of Nottingham.
- Thesis title: Statistical physics of structural design
- Advisor: Dr Yong Mao and Dr Robert S. Farr
- Major subjects: Mechanics, deformation, statistical physics, fractal design, optimisation, finite element modelling, numerical methods
- Funding: EPSRC
6.2008:
MSci,
Mathematical physics,
University of Nottingham.
- Classification: First class (hons)
- Research project: Random sequential adsoption, advisor: Dr Yong Mao
- Secondry researh project: Quantum reflection, advisor: Prof. Fromhold
Previous work experience
2008–2011:
Teaching assistant,
University of Nottingham (Nottingham)
2005–2011:
UCAS open day physics representative,
University of Nottingham (Nottingham)
2000–2008:
Motocycle mechanic,
Italia Moto (Lincoln)
5.2006–8.2006:
Teaching assistant/councillor,
Camp Northwood (Remsen, New York)
Publications
Peer reviewed articles
Stiff auxetics — Hierarchy as a route to stiff, strong lattice based auxetic meta-materials
Nature Scientific Reports
, 2018.
Analytic analysis of auxetic metamaterials through analogy with rigid link systems
Proceedings of Royal Society A
, 2018.
See also:
Associated COMSOL file 1
Designing recipes for mechanical metamaterials
Extreme Mechanics Letters
, 2016.
Bioinspired hierarchical designs for stiff, strong interfaces between materials of differing stiffness
Physical Review Applied
, 2018.
Ultralight mechanical metamaterials on a body centred cubic lattice
EPL (Europhysics Letters)
, 2017.
See also:
Editor's suggestions
EPL Highlights of 2017
Open access until Dec 2018
Kirigami Actuators
Soft Matter
, 2017.
Optimisation of hierarchical structures for compression bearing applications
Engineering Optimisation
, 2014.
Bifurcations in the optimal elastic foundation for a buckling column
Physics Letters A
, 2010.
Fractal-like dependence in the designs of efficient pressure-bearing structures
EPL (Europhysics Letters)
, 2011.
Optimization of fractal space frames under gentle compressive load
Physical Review E
, 2013.
Hierarchical space frames for high mechanical efficiency; Fabrication and mechanical testing
Mechanics Research Communications
, 2010.
See also:
Big Bang Theory, Season 6, Episode 13
Imperfections in a two-dimensional hierarchical structure
Physical Review E
, 2014.
Ultralight Fractal Structures from Hollow Tubes
Physical Review Letters
, 2012.
See also:
Ultralight fractal structures could bear heavy loads
Focus Fractal Structures Do More with Less
...
Popular science
Built on instability
Nature Blog
, 2018.
Geometry, the master of mechanics, Invited editorial
CC&B Newsletter
, 2017.
Embracing Failure
Physics World
, 2017.
Inspiration from Nature: Ultralight Fractal Designs for High Mechanical Efficiency
2physics.com
, 2012.
Towers of Strength
Physics World
, 2013.
Selected preprints
Bachelor theses and projects
2016:
Isaac Metta,
Aalto University,
Physics/Engineering
Thesis title: The Interplay between 3D Shape Design and Elastic Instabilities
My role: Co-supervisor
2016:
Richard Zhang,
Aalto University,
Physics
Thesis title: Analytic analysis of auxetic metamaterials through analogy with rigid link systems
My role: Supervisor
2014:
Joan Lugora,
Aalto University,
Physics
Thesis title: Creation of new algorithm for higher dimensional random sequential adsoption problems
My role: Supervisor
2013:
Aaron Sonabend,
,
Physics
Thesis title: 2-dimensional approximations for higher dimensional random sequential adsoption systems
My role: Supervisor
2012:
David Neal,
University of Nottingham,
Physics/Veterinary Science
Thesis title: Investigating the role of geometry in equine hoof
My role: Co-supervisor
2011:
Guang Yang,
University of Nottingham,
Physics
Thesis title: Imperfections in a 3-d hierarchical system optimised for compressive load
My role: Co-supervisor
2011:
Rambir Singh,
University of Nottingham,
Engineering
Thesis title: Investigating the application of 3-d printing of hierarchical structures for compression bearing application
My role: co-supervisor
2010:
Fred Grillet,
University of Nottingham,
Engineering
Thesis title: 3-d printing of novel structures on microscale.
My role: co-supervisor
Departmental service
2013 - present:
Aalto Science Institute serminar Co-organizer,
Aalto Science Institute,
Aalto University