James M. Gibert

James M. Gibert works in mechanical and aerospace engineering, focusing on how structures vibrate, harvest energy, and respond to mechanical loads. His work includes designing devices that convert vibrations into electrical energy, studying folded/cut structures (kirigami) and programmable materials that can be tuned for shock absorption, and developing sensors for engineering applications such as rocket engines and soft robotics. Prospective students would likely engage in mixing analytical modeling, simulation, and experimental testing of mechanical systems and materials.

Publication output has remained fairly steady over the past decade, fluctuating between roughly 3 and 9 papers per year, with a modest increase in the most recent two years.

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