Laurence Brassart

Laurence Brassart 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 at the microscale, particularly in dual-phase steels, composites, and advanced materials such as lithium-ion batteries and graphene oxide-based fibers. Brassart's research integrates experimental and computational methods to model damage, fracture, and plasticity mechanisms. His publications explore topics such as the influence of microstructure on plastic behavior, homogenization techniques for elasto-plastic composites, and the interplay between electro-mechanical behavior and reactive flow in solids. His contributions aim to enhance the design and performance of materials for engineering and biomedical applications.