
Mr Jacopo Lavazza
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Research interests
My research interests include characterising bio-based porous materials (particularly rigid/flexible polyurethane foams) and investigating processing techniques to convert them into auxetic metamaterials. In addition, my work focuses on the structure-property relationship of natural materials (such as wood) and metamaterials. I am also interested in molecular dynamics simulations and synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction and tomography techniques.
Publications
Selected publications
01/02/2025Low-velocity impact of castor oil-based rigid polyurethane foams
International Journal of Impact Engineering
Rigid polyurethane foams from commercial castor oil resins
Polymer Testing
Recent publications
06/06/2025Fully bio-based composite and modular metastructures
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
Low-velocity impact of castor oil-based rigid polyurethane foams
International Journal of Impact Engineering
From sea sponge to space
Introducing authentic assessments in the unit Composite Materials for Sustainability
Rigid polyurethane foams from commercial castor oil resins
Polymer Testing