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- **Event Name**: Singh Seminar Series: Luc Capaldi and Matthew Brukman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A talk about high-throughput formation of 3D van der Waals auto-kirigami + a talk about the Singh Center's scanning probe labsAbout this EventHigh-throughput Formation of 3D van der Waals Auto-KirigamiSpeaker: Luc CapaldiAbstract: Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals materials exhibit exceptional in-plane mechanical and transport properties, yet leveraging these properties in three dimensions (3D) remains a fundamental challenge. Here, we introduce a high-throughput method for the spontaneous formation of three-dimensional auto-kirigami, self-fractured and self-folded structures that evolve during indentation of thin (&lt; 100 nm) flakes of graphite and hexagonal boron nitride. These 3D structures provide direct access to in-plane properties via out-of-plane fractured surfaces, demonstrating enhanced electrical conductance along these edges. The 3D auto-kirigami consist of 2-4 plates, or "leaflets", that form by elastic buckling facilitated by in-plane fracture. By analyzing hundreds of leaflet geometries, we demonstrate that leaflet length correlates with buckling load, enabling a real-time predictor of the leaflet morphology. These 3D auto-kirigami structures provide a high-yield, deformation-driven platform for 3D van der Waals structures that can leverage in-plane properties of 2D materials.About the Speaker: Luc Capaldi is a PhD student and NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the Tertuliano Lab within the Department of Mechanical Engineering &amp; Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania. His graduate work leverages novel nano- and micro-scale experimental mechanics to study mechanical instabilities, fatigue, and fracture in systems ranging from ductile additively manufactured metals to 2D materials.The Scanning Probe Labs: Microscopes for more than just magnifyingSpeaker: Matthew BrukmanAbstract: Any microscope can help you see small things, but AFMs and Raman spectroscopes offer a wide range of modes and applications to allow researchers to examine the mechanical, chemical, and electrical properties of their samples down to the nanoscale. I will provide an introduction to our toolset and a preview of the new microscope arriving this spring.About the Speaker: Matthew Brukman manages the Scanning and Local Probe Facility, formerly the Nano-Bio Interface Center (NBIC). His primary research experience and interests include development of AFM-based techniques to characterize materials at the nano-scale — friction force microscopy, tissue mechanics, non-contact capacitance microscopy, and AFM design. Additionally, he has studied extreme ultraviolet (EUV) optics for photolithography.
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- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Singh Center for Nanotechnology
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- **full address**: Singh Center for Nanotechnology, Glandt Forum, Philadelphia, United States

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