Contains the latest research advances in computational nanomechanics in one comprehensive volume
Covers computational tools used to simulate and analyse nanostructures
Includes contributions from leading researchers
Covers of new methodologies/tools applied to computational nanomechanics whilst also giving readers the new findings on carbon-based aggregates (graphene, carbon-nanotubes, nanocomposites)
Evaluates the impact of nanoscale phenomena in materials
About the Author
Nuno Silvestre is currently Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of IST - University of Lisbon, Portugal. He holds a PhD degree in Civil Engineering and has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, researching and consulting. His research interests include Nanomechanics, Simulation at Nanoscale, Stability of Thin-Walled Structures, Nonlinear Solid Mechanics and Computational Analysis of Materials and Structures. He has about 100 articles in peer reviewed journals and about 200 communications in international conferences. Professor Silvestre coordinated and participated in several funded R&D projects, supervised several PhD and MSc students and received many awards from international and national institutions in recognition for his scientific achievements. He is also an esteemed member of several scientific and technical committees, and member of 7 editorial boards of international journals.
