Twinkle Kothari, a PhD student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and UTARI Research Assistant was honored with the Judges’ Choice Award at the College of Engineering Innovation Day. Her project, “Design and Analysis of Reinforced I-Beam Lattice with Enhanced Energy Absorption” aims to enhance the stiffness, yield strength, and energy absorption capabilities of beam lattices.
The research findings offer valuable insights for the development of innovative lightweight lattice structures with enhanced durability and performance. They find applications ranging from automotive chassis, and wing ribs to sandwich cores. You can access the research poster here.