Research on Viscoelastic Fluids Explores New Protective Material Applications

Associate Professor Vikas Srivastava is using computational models at MIT to study viscoelastic fluids, which exhibit both fluid and solid properties. This research aims to develop advanced protective materials for diverse applications, including ship hulls, football helmets, and biomedical systems, by understanding their behavior under extreme conditions. This work could lead to significant advancements in material science.