Research

MASS develops autonomous structural systems that integrate ambient energy harvesting, multiphysics dynamics, sensing, and control. Our research is organized around three closely connected directions, spanning power electronic interfaces, electromechanical dynamics, and smart structures and systems.

Power Electronics Interface Circuits

We develop power-electronic interface circuits that enable energy harvesting, energy management, information processing and semi-active or passive control within the same hardware. Our work includes multiple energy conversion interface circuit, energy management modules, and self-powered control strategies that recycle harvested energy from multiple renewable energy sources, providing an efficient energy-conversion layer for autonomous sensing nodes.

Electromechanically Coupled Dynamics

We establish coupled electromechanical dynamics models that connect mechanics and electronics. Through efficient modelling methods and tunable dynamics, the electromechanically coupled systems can be can be exploited and controlled via modern power electronics and on-chip algorithms in a batter-free manner.

Smart Structures and Systems

We design artifical materials to achieve energy and wave guiding functionalities. By embedding electromechanical transducers and power electronics, these platforms move toward self-powered structural IoT nodes capable of autonomous energy supply, physical-state perception, and adaptive operation.

Collaboration

We welcome academic and industrial collaborations in smart infrastructures, marine systems, adaptive materials, self-power sensing, and intelligent machines. Please contact baozhao@bit.edu.cn.