Institutional-level evaluation and acceptance of a university-level scientific research project on biomimetic composite shells integrated with piezoelectric layers.

On the afternoon of March 4, 2026, the institutional-level evaluation and acceptance committee conducted the final review of the university-level scientific research project entitled “Research on the development of a behavioral model for composite shells with a layered biomimetic core structure and piezoelectric surface layers.” The project is led by MSc. Tran Thi Thu Thuy - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering foundation.

The evaluation and acceptance committee was established pursuant to an official decision, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Tien Dung, Rector of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE), serving as Chairman. The committee further comprises experts and scientists specializing in the field of Mechanics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Tien Dung - Rector of the SMAE, Chairman of the institutional-level evaluation and acceptance committee for the university-level scientific research project

In the context of the rapid advancement of materials technology, the design of high-performance and multifunctional structures has become a dominant trend in modern engineering. Biomimetic composite shell structures enable the exploitation of superior characteristics observed in nature, such as optimized stress distribution, outstanding impact resistance, vibration absorption, and geometric adaptability.

In practice, natural structures such as turtle shells, mollusk shells, and insect wings exhibit distinctive geometries and layered/core distributions that optimize their mechanical and physical properties. Integrating piezoelectric material layers into composite structures not only enhances strength but also improves smart functionality, enabling the structures to self-sense and actively respond to external forces.

Overview of the institutional-level evaluation and acceptance committee for the university-level scientific research project entitled “Research on developing a behavioral model of composite shells with a layered biomimetic core structure and piezoelectric surface layers”

At the acceptance meeting, MSc. Tran Thi Thu Thuy presented a summary report of the research team’s achievements. The project focused on developing and refining a mathematical model for the static and dynamic analysis of composite shells with a biomimetic structure and piezoelectric surface layers, resting on a viscoelastic foundation. The project also developed a computational program using MATLAB software to perform simulation and analysis of the results.

A key highlight of the study is the establishment of a mathematical model that accurately captures the complex interactions among mechanical, electrical, and foundation components in advanced composite structures. The simulation and computational results have clarified the effects of: the biomimetic geometric structure on load-bearing capacity; the electromechanical properties of the piezoelectric layer in regulating the shell behavior; and the role of the viscoelastic foundation in the stability and vibration of the structure. Notably, the research findings have been published in a prestigious Q1 international scientific journal indexed in the ISI database, affirming the research team’s standing and academic excellence on the global research landscape.

MSc. Tran Thi Thu Thuy - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering foundation presenting the scientific contents at the Evaluation and Acceptance session

After the presentation, the Evaluation and Acceptance Committee highly appreciated the efforts of the research team. The project not only holds significant scientific value in expanding the theoretical foundations of solid mechanics and modern structural mechanics, but also demonstrates strong practical applicability in engineering industries that require lightweight, durable, and intelligent materials, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace, construction, and high-tech structural systems.

The committee unanimously approved the project at the institutional level and recommended that the research team further revise and refine the work in accordance with the committee’s comments in preparation for the forthcoming university-level acceptance evaluation.

Some photos from the institutional-level evaluation and acceptance session of the university-level scientific research project on biomimetic composite shell structures integrated with piezoelectric layers: