Pedro M. Reis

Pedro M. Reis is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering department. His research is conducted through the Flexible Structures Laboratory, where he focuses on the mechanics of slender structures. He teaches courses such as Mechanics of Slender Structures (ME-411) and Solid Mechanics (ME-331). Reis is also involved in doctoral supervision and academic evaluation at EPFL.

Pedro M. Reis is a researcher specializing in Structural/Solid Mechanics, Fluid-Structure Interaction, and the behavior of rods, plates, and shells. His work explores the mechanical properties of thin elastic structures and their interactions with surrounding fluids. Reis investigates phenomena such as negative Poisson's ratio behavior, buckling-induced encapsulation, and curvature-induced symmetry breaking. His research also extends to the fabrication of slender elastic shells and the development of smart morphable surfaces for aerodynamic applications. By combining experimental and theoretical approaches, Reis contributes to understanding the mechanics of complex systems, including biological and engineered materials.