Modern industries such as aircraft/spacecraft, high-speed vessels, sport cars, and electronic devices depend on high-performance composite materials. These advanced composites call for innovations in structural designs that are achievable by learning from nature. 

This course aims to introduce fascinating biological and bioinspired structural composites that encompass the design, mechanics, and manufacturing. This includes the ingenious biological materials and bioinspired designs, the classical micromechanical models used in engineering practice, and the manufacturing techniques of composites.

Students will be equipped with exciting, inter-disciplinary knowledge to understand the design tactics of natural materials for developing novel bioinspired composites, and to analyze the lightweight, high-specific strength and toughness composites for diverse technologies.

Continuous Assessment: 60%

Examination: 40%

Examination Duration: 2 hours

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained.