Research Fellow (Mechanical Metamaterials) 1

Job Title: Research Fellow (Mechanical Metamaterials) 1 University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Mechanical Engineering Employee Category: Research Staff Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus Posting Start Date: 05/05/2026 Job Description The Sustainable and Multifunctional Metamaterials for Industrial Technologies (SUMMIT) Research Group (led by Dr. James Utama Surjadi) is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (Postdoc) to lead projects in the development of next-generation mechanical metamaterials. Our group sits at the intersection of mechanics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. We aim to create multifunctional systems that maintain high performance under extreme conditions, utilizing an innovation pipeline that spans AI-driven design to multiscale characterization. Key Responsibilities

• Research Execution: Lead research in one or more of our core areas: adaptive/tough metamaterials, su...