
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Vibrations
Applied Mechanics Laboratory (AML) has been in operation since 1980. It is part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras (UoP). AML/UP deals mainly with the general field of STRUCTURES & MATERIALS giving emphasis in the field of Composite Materials and Structures. Topics dealing with the science, technology and applications of composite materials are also covered. Research is conducted in a variety of areas like Smart materials and structures, Nano- materials, nano-composites and nano-technology Bio-composites, reuse and recycle of composites, product life cycle design for plastics and composites and many others.