Research Institute
5 Research hubs
IRDL has a very broad range of scientific and technical knowledge and expertise. However, it has decided to divide it into five « Research hubs » the scope of which is based on scientific coherence and efficacy. Obviously the boundaries between these five hubs are not strictly delimited. A significant number of projects will require high levels of interaction between researchers from the different hubs.
Composites, Nanocomposites, Biocomposites
The research activities are focused on highlighting and characterising polymer, fibrillar or mineral meso-structures with dynamic structuring.
Multi-material assemblies
The research activities relate to the development, characterisation and modelling of techniques for assembling materials of different kinds.
Structures, fluids and interactions
The research work is by nature multidisciplinary and combines theoretical, digital and experimental studies of the behaviour of materials.
Energy systems and thermal processes
Characterisation and digital modelling of multi-physical problems at different scales: materials, processes and systems, pilot and instrumentation design, etc.
Material behaviour and durability
The research work concerns diagnostics, measurement, modelling and prediction of the health of materials, structures and electromechanical systems.