Mechanical Metamaterials for Engineering and Architectural Applications
暫譯: 工程與建築應用的機械超材料

《工程與建築應用的機械超材料》探討具備非凡機械性質的材料，例如超越傳統極限的負剛性、可程式化彈性與負泊松比行為。本書兼具易讀性與完整性，涵蓋設計原理、製造技術及實際應用，包括航太系統中的振動隔離與自適應建築立面。透過串聯理論與實務，本書突顯機械超材料對多個產業所帶來的變革性影響。

本書特色包括：

- 概述機械超材料的設計原理、製造技術與功能優勢
- 討論負剛性、可程式化彈性與負泊松比行為等非凡機械性質
- 提供整合產業與研究的前瞻性觀點
- 聚焦於建築與土木工程應用
- 深入探討可因應現實世界挑戰的功能性行為

本書適合機械與材料工程、土木與結構工程，以及建築工程領域的研究生與研究人員閱讀。

Kaushik Kumar holds a Ph.D. in engineering from Jadavpur University, India, an MBA in marketing management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, and a Bachelor of Technology from the Regional Engineering College (now
the National Institute of Technology), Warangal, India. For 11 years, he worked in a manufacturing unit of global repute. He is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He has 24 years of teaching and research experience. His research interests include composites, optimization, non-conventional machining, CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, and quality management systems toward product development for societal and industrial usage, and he has received 50+ patents for them, most of which are donated to startups and the industrial fraternity through the Jharkhand Small Industries Association (JSIA). He has published 60+ books (they are referred to as textbooks and reference books by 40+ universities and institutes in their academic curriculum), 100+ book chapters, and 200+ research papers in peer-reviewed
reputed national and international journals. Kaushik has also served as editor-in-chief, series editor, guest editor, editor, editorial board member, and reviewers for international and national journals. He has been felicitated with many awards and honors, including the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Professional Excellence 2023 under Academic and Research from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. He has also received sponsored research and consultancy projects of more than 1 crore from the Government of India and abroad. Kaushik has delivered expert lectures as a keynote speaker at international and national conferences, and as a resource person at various workshops, FDPs, and short-term courses. He has guided many students of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate programs of his home and other institutions in India and abroad. He has also served as a reviewer and examiner of doctoral and master's dissertations for institutes in India and abroad.

Nabanita Saha is an architect and urban planner with a distinguished academic background. She graduated from the Sir J.J. College of Architecture and pursued her postgraduate and doctoral studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Currently, she serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela. Her research interests span globalizing cities, social networks, blue-green infrastructure, and spatial planning. In addition to her research, Dr. Saha teaches a wide range of subjects, including architectural design, landscape design, building materials, building services, building byelaws, urban design, and planning theory and processes.
Beyond her academic commitments, she actively engages in consultancy and sponsored research projects, contributing to architectural design, master planning, and community development initiatives. She has also explored the feasibility of utilizing unconventional stones in architectural applications.

Balaji P.S. is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Rourkela, with a Ph.D. in vibration control from Curtin University, Australia. With over six years of teaching and research experience, he has expertise in vibration control, nonlinear dynamics, and drone technology. Dr. Balaji has been instrumental in securing major projects, including one on Drone Aeromechanics worth ₹1.55 crores, which led to the establishment of a fully functional lab equipped with high-class facilities for advanced drone research. In addition to his research projects,
which are funded by prestigious organizations like SERB DST India and ISRO, Dr. Balaji has successfully supervised two Ph.D. students. He has also made significant contributions to academia, with numerous publications in reputed journals, authorship of conference proceedings, and book chapters. He holds two patents in the field of vibration control, showcasing his innovative approach to solving complex engineering challenges. Dr. Balaji is also a sought-after speaker, having delivered numerous talks at Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and conferences, sharing
his insights as a guest speaker.

Chikesh Ranjan is a highly accomplished mechanical engineer currently serving as a project engineer for Project SwaYaan--Capacity Building in Drone/UAS at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Rourkela. He holds a PhD in mechanical
engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Chikesh also possesses a Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering, specializing in the design of mechanical equipment, from the same institution.
His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering from Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, where he graduated with first class with distinction. Chikesh's innovative contributions have been recognized through the publication of 15 journal papers, 10 authored books, and 13 book chapters. He has actively organized 10 workshops, coordinated 13 technical events, and been involved in 18 technical events overall. Additionally, he has participated in 31 training or FDP programs and attended 34 national and international workshops, seminars, and webinars.
Chikesh has been granted ten design patents and seven foreign patents, demonstrating his dedication to advancing mechanical design and technology. With nine years of teaching and research experience of global repute, his teaching and research interests include composites, non-conventional machining, CAD/CAM, and robotics. He is a proud member of the Institution of Engineers, India, and has received seven prestigious awards and honors for his remarkable contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.

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Kaushik Kumar 擁有印度 Jadavpur University 工程學博士學位、印度 Indira Gandhi National Open University 行銷管理 MBA 學位，以及印度 Regional Engineering College（現為 National Institute of Technology）Warangal 的 Technology 學士學位。他曾在一家享譽全球的製造業單位工作 11 年。目前，他任職於印度 Ranchi 的 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra 機械工程系，擔任教授。他擁有 24 年的教學與研究經驗，研究興趣包括複合材料、最佳化、非傳統加工、CAD/CAM、快速原型製作，以及應用於社會與工業產品開發的品質管理系統；針對這些領域，他已獲得 50 多項專利，其中大多數透過 Jharkhand Small Industries Association（JSIA）捐贈給新創公司與產業界。他已出版 60 多本書籍（40 多所大學與研究機構將這些書列為學術課程中的教科書與參考書）、100 多篇書籍章節，以及 200 多篇發表於國內外知名同儕審查期刊的研究論文。Kaushik 也曾擔任國際與國內期刊的總編輯、叢書編輯、客座編輯、編輯、編輯委員會成員及審稿人。他曾獲得多項獎項與榮譽，包括印度 National Institute of Technology, Warangal 頒發的 2023 年學術與研究專業卓越傑出校友獎。他也曾獲得印度政府及海外機構提供的贊助研究與顧問專案，總金額超過 1,000 萬印度盧比。Kaushik 曾在國際與國內會議中擔任主題演講者，發表專家演講；也曾在各類工作坊、教師發展計畫（FDP）及短期課程中擔任講師。他曾指導印度國內外母校及其他機構的博士、碩士與大學部學生。此外，他也曾擔任印度國內外研究機構博士論文與碩士論文的審稿人及考試委員。

Nabanita Saha 是一位擁有傑出學術背景的建築師與都市規劃師。她畢業於 Sir J.J. College of Architecture，並於 Indian Institute of Technology（IIT）Kharagpur 完成碩士與博士學位。目前，她擔任 National Institute of Technology（NIT）Rourkela 規劃與建築系助理教授。她的研究興趣涵蓋全球化城市、社會網絡、藍綠基礎設施，以及空間規劃。除了研究工作之外，Saha 博士也教授廣泛的課程，包括建築設計、景觀設計、建築材料、建築設備、建築法規、都市設計，以及規劃理論與流程。

除了學術工作之外，她也積極參與顧問與贊助研究專案，投入建築設計、總體規劃及社區發展等計畫。她也曾探討將非傳統石材應用於建築領域的可行性。

Balaji P.S. 是 NIT Rourkela 機械工程系助理教授，擁有澳洲 Curtin University 的振動控制博士學位。他具有超過 6 年的教學與研究經驗，專長包括振動控制、非線性動力學及無人機技術。Balaji 博士在取得大型專案方面扮演重要角色，其中包括一項價值 1,550 萬印度盧比的 Drone Aeromechanics 專案；該專案促成一座設備完善的實驗室成立，並配備先進無人機研究所需的高階設施。除了由印度 SERB DST 與 ISRO 等知名機構資助的研究專案之外，Balaji 博士也成功指導了兩名博士生。他對學術界亦有重要貢獻，在知名期刊發表多篇論文，並撰寫會議論文集與書籍章節。他在振動控制領域擁有兩項專利，展現出以創新方式解決複雜工程挑戰的能力。Balaji 博士也是廣受邀請的演講者，曾在教師發展計畫（FDP）及各類會議中多次發表演講，以客座講者身分分享他的專業見解。

Chikesh Ranjan 是一位成就卓著的機械工程師，目前於 NIT Rourkela 機械工程系擔任 SwaYaan 計畫——無人機／UAS 能力建置計畫的專案工程師。他擁有印度 Jharkhand 邦 Ranchi 的 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra 機械工程系博士學位。Chikesh 也取得同一機構的機械工程碩士學位，專攻機械設備設計。

Chikesh 的學術生涯始於印度 Maharashtra 邦 Aurangabad 的 Marathwada Institute of Technology；他在該校取得機械工程學士學位，並以一等優異成績畢業。他的創新貢獻已獲得肯定，包括發表 15 篇期刊論文、撰寫 10 本書籍及 13 篇書籍章節。他曾積極籌辦 10 場工作坊、協調 13 場技術活動，並參與 18 場技術活動。此外，他也參加過 31 項培訓或教師發展計畫（FDP），以及 34 場國內外工作坊、研討會與網路研討會。

Chikesh 已獲得 10 項設計專利及 7 項國外專利，展現他致力於推動機械設計與技術發展的決心。他擁有 9 年享譽國際的教學與研究經驗，教學與研究興趣包括複合材料、非傳統加工、CAD/CAM 及機器人技術。他是 Institution of Engineers, India 的會員，並因其對機械工程領域的卓越貢獻而獲得 7 項重要獎項與榮譽。