Welcome to the Micro & Nano Mechanics Lab, headed by Professor Mattia Bacca at UBC, Vancouver, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Our research consists of developing mathematical and numerical models to explain microscopic physical phenomena in synthetic and biological materials and structural systems. The fundamental knowledge we generate can support and inspire the development of emerging technologies like reversible and repeatable adhesives, cell scaffolds, viral antibodies, robotic surgery, etc.

If you are interested in collaboration, just send an email to Professor Mattia Bacca (mbacca@mech.ubc.ca).

If you are a student looking for a job/training/visit opportunity, in order to be considered, please attach (i) CV, (ii) your transcripts, and (iii) a detailed explanation of why you are interested in working with us. Important: The latter involves a description of one or more of our papers and the potential proposition of one or more projects that can build upon the papers. Generic letters of interest -that don’t provide evidence of genuine interest- will be automatically ignored. Due to the large volume of emails we receive, we will be able to respond only in case of interest. Please do not send reminders: you will be contacted in case of interest from our end.