Carlos M. Portela

About

Carlos M. Portela is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. His research primarily focuses on the mechanics and design of architected materials, including carbon and polymer composites, nanocomposites, and mechanical metamaterials. Recent publications highlight his work on topics such as dynamic diagnosis of metamaterials, ultrasound propagation in microscale structures, and the mechanical behavior of nanocluster-based composites.