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Irina Garces specializes in composite-smart materials, multifunctional nanomaterials, and additive manufacturing focusing on shape memory composites and nanocomposites. Her work includes the development, modeling, and manufacturing of additive-manufactured shape memory polymers for diverse applications. She has designed manufacturing methods and developed viscoelastic models to predict the behavior of complex polymers. Additionally, she has contributed to the development of additive manufacturing for biomedical robotics parts and explored processing techniques for commercial polymers, cellulose-based materials, and carbon fibers. Her recent projects aim to advance additive manufacturing systems for processing regenerated cellulose into bio-based parts. Dr. Garces is also interested in eco-friendly, bio-based solutions for the packaging industry. Her research ambitions lie in creating material systems that adapt to varying environmental conditions through feedback control. The smart material systems are targeted at applications in soft robotics, biomedical prosthetics, and aerospace industries.
Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, focusing on composite materials and additive manufacturing.
Includes MEng and MASc options.