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2023
Zhang, Z., Brandt, C., Jouve, J., Wang, Y., Chen, T., Pauly, M., Panetta, J. (2023). “Computational Design of Flexible Planar Microstructures” ACM Transactions on Graphics, Volume 42 Issue 6. [pdf]
Li, W., Wang, Y., Chen, T., Zhang, XS. (2023). “Algorithmic encoding of adaptive responses in temperature-sensing multimaterial architectures” Sci. Adv. 9, eadk0620. [pdf]
Koh, M., Wang, Y., Shea, K., and Chen, T. (2023). “Shape reconfiguring bistable structures using heat activated fibers” Engineering Structures. 295, 116792. [pdf]
Xue, J., Baizhikova, Z., Ballarini, R., and Chen, T., (2023). “Creating Geometric Imperfections in Thin-Walled Structures using Acoustic Excitation” ASME. J. Appl. Mech. [pdf]
Grelz, H., Chen, T., (2023) “Intelligent matter that senses, calculates, and reacts: A story of electronics, computation, and mechanics“, Matter, 6(8), 2550-2552. [pdf]
Pathak, P., Majkic, G.,Erickson, T., Chen, T., Selvamanickam, V.,(2023) “Two-Dimensional X-Ray Diffraction (2d-Xrd) and Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-Ct) Characterization of Additively Manufactured 316l Stainless Steel“, Society Science Research Network,. [pdf]
Chen, T., (2023) “Programming material logic using magnetically controlled bistability“, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120.17: e2304391120. [pdf]
Roshdy, M., Chen, T., Nakhmanson, S., Bilal, R. O., (2023), “Tunable ferroelectric auxetic metamaterials for guiding elastic waves in three-dimensions“, Extreme Mechanics Letters, 101966. [pdf]
Poincloux, S., Vallat, C., Chen, T., Sano, G. T., Reis, M. P., (2023), “Indentation and stability of woven domes“, Extreme Mechanics Letters, 101968. [pdf]
2022
Wirth, M., Shea, K., & Chen, T., (2022), “3D-printing textiles: multi-stage mechanical characterization of additively manufactured biaxial weaves“, Materials & Design, 111449. [pdf]
Wang, Y., Ren, Y., & Chen, T., (2022), “From kirigami to hydrogels: a tutorial on designing conformally transformable surfaces“, Journal of Applied Mechanics, 90(4), 044801. [pdf]
Ren, Y., Kusupati, U., Panetta, J., Isvoranu, F., Pellis, D., Chen, T., & Pauly, M., (2022), “Umbrella meshes: elastic mechanisms for freeform shape deployment“, ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), 41(4), Article 152, Best Paper Award Honorable Mention. [pdf]
2021
Baek, C., Martin, A., Poincloux, S., Chen, T., & Reis, M. P., (2021), “Smooth triaxial weaving with naturally curved ribbons“, Phys. Rev. Lett., 127(10), 104301, Editors’ Suggestion, cover article. [pdf]
- Physics magazine synopsis: The Geometry of Basket Weaving
- Nature review physics: Weaving smooth 3D shapes with curved ribbons
Chen, T., Panetta, J., Schaubelt, M., Pauly, M., (2021), “Bistable Auxetic Surface Structures“, ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), 40(4), Article 39. [pdf]
Ren, Y., Panetta, J., Chen, T., Isvoranu, F., Poincloux, S., Brandt, C., Martin, A., Pauly, M., (2021), “3D Weaving with Curved Ribbons“, ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), 40(4), Article 127. [pdf]
Panetta, J., Isvoranu, F., Chen, T., Siefert, E., Roman, B., Pauly, M., (2021), “Computational Inverse Design of Surface-based Inflatables“, ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), 40(4), Article 40. [pdf]
Poincloux, S., Chen, T., Audoly, B., & Reis, M. P., (2021), “Bending Response of a Book with Internal Friction“, Phys. Rev. Lett., 126(21), 218004, Editors’ Suggestion. [pdf]
Chen, T., & Shea, K., (2021), “Computational design of multi-stable, reconfigurable surfaces“, Materials & Design, 205, 109688. [pdf]
Chen, T., Pauly, M., & Reis, M. P., (2021), “Metamaterial with Reprogrammable Mechanical Properties and Stable Memory“, Nature, 589(7842), 386–390. [pdf]
- Nature news and views: Mechanical memory written and read remotely
2019
Chen, T., Bilal, R.O., Lang, R., Daraio, C., & Shea, K., (2019),”Autonomous Deployment of a Solar Panel Using an Elastic Origami and Distributed Shape Memory Polymer Actuators“, Physical Review Applied, 11(6), 064069, Editors’ Suggestion. [pdf]
- Physics magazine Focus story: Folded Solar Panel Opens Without Power Source
- TechCrunch: This solar array expands itself at the right temperature
Du Pasquier, C., Chen, T., Tibbits, S., & Shea, K., (2019),”Design and Computational Modeling of a 3D Printed Pneumatic Toolkit for Soft Robotics“, Soft Robotics, 6(5), 657-663. [pdf]
Wagner, M. A., Lumpe, T. S., Chen, T., & Shea, K. (2019), “Programmable, active lattice structures: Unifying stretch-dominated and bending-dominated topologies” Extreme Mechanics Letters, 29: 100461. [pdf]
2018
Chen, T., Bilal, R.O., Shea, K., & Daraio, C., (2018), “Harnessing Bistability for Directional Propulsion of Untethered, Soft Robots“, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., 115 (22), 5698-5702. [pdf]
Chen, T., & Shea, K., (2018), “An Autonomous Programmable Actuator and Shape Reconfigurable Structures using Bistability and Shape Memory Polymers“, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 5(2), 91-101. [pdf]
Schwarz, J., Chen, T., Shea, K., & Stankovic, T., (2018), “An Efficient Size and Shape Optimization of Large Scale Truss Structures Subject to Stress and Buckling Constraints“, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 58(1), 171-184. [pdf]
Zimmermann, L., Chen, T., & Shea, K., (2018), “Generalizing the Link between 3D Spatial Grammars and Finite Element Analysis for Structural Engineering Design Automation”, Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, 32(2), 189-199.
2017
Wagner, M., Chen, T., & Shea, K., (2017), “Large Shape Transforming 4D Auxetic Structures Using a 3D Printed Shape Memory Polymer“, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 4(3), 133-142. [pdf]
Chen, T., Mueller, J., & Shea, K., (2017), “Integrated Design and Simulation of Tunable, Multi-State Structures Fabricated Monolithically with Multi-Material 3D Printing“, Scientific Reports, 7, 45671. [pdf]