Prof. Dr. David Kammer

Research area

Prof. Kammer’s research focuses on the understanding and prediction of failure in a broad class of mechanical systems, materials, and structures. He combines cutting-edge scientific computing with tailored laboratory experiments and theoretical models to study various aspects of mechanical failure. These include the nano/micro-mechanics of material damage, multiphysical material processes, the mechanics of fracture nucleation and growth, the complex interactions in discrete systems, as well as the failure mechanics of interfaces.

Together with a team of engineers and physicists, Prof. Kammer bridges the gap between the material behavior at the small scale and the principles governing catastrophic failure at the system level. His research pertains to a wide variety of subjects including the fracture of 3D-printed, biological, and soft materials. He applies his expertise on topics such as dry friction, mechanics of earthquakes, short-term strength development of materials during additive manufacturing, long-term degradation of materials and structures, and the optimization of architected materials and structures.