Academic Projects at SJTU

Luigi | Mar 13, 2026 min read

During my exchange period at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, I completed several coursework projects in materials science.
Unlike the lecture notes shown here, these are self-contained studies developed within specific course contexts, specifically with a stronger emphasis on modelling, analysis, or literature review.

The documents below are shared as originally submitted, with only minor adjustments where necessary.


Projects

• Modelling the Melting Behaviour of Pure Ni, Zr, and Ni-Zr Alloys

A molecular dynamics study (LAMMPS) of melting and phase transitions in pure Ni, Zr, and Ni-Zr intermetallics, with focus on atomistic-scale thermal behaviour.

📑 Report

• Understanding Physical Aging and Its Mechanical Characterization

Analysis of physical aging in glassy polymers, focusing on stress relaxation and creep compliance within a viscoelastic framework.

📑 Report 📊 Presentation

• Review: Gum-Based Functional Materials

Literature review on gum-based materials, with emphasis on rheological behaviour and structure–property relationships in soft systems.

📑 Review