Brassart Laurence

Brassart Laurence is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the development of advanced models and computational models to understand and predict the mechanical behaviour of engineering materials. The general objective of her research is to elucidate the complex relationships between microstructure and macroscopic properties. Understanding these relationships is essential for the rational design of advanced materials and structures in many engineering fields. Her research relies primarily on continuum mechanics, thermodynamics, and applied mathematics. Her main areas of interest include micromechanics, multiscale modelling, homogenisation theory, constitutive modelling, and multiphysics couplings in materials.

Laurence Brassart is a researcher at the University of Oxford specializing in solid mechanics, micromechanics, and constitutive modelling. His work focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of materials through microstructural analysis and advanced modelling techniques. Brassart's research includes the study of dual-phase steels, where he investigates the influence of microstructure and composition on plastic behavior and damage mechanisms. He also explores the homogenization of elasto-plastic composites using variational principles and incremental formulations. Additionally, his work extends to lithium-ion batteries, biomedical implants, and fiber-reinforced materials, emphasizing the interplay between microstructure and macroscopic properties.