Bastian Telgen

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Bastian Telgen is a leading researcher in the field of mechanical metamaterials, with a particular focus on viscoelastic and time-dependent behavior. His most-cited work, “Viscoelastic truss metamaterials as time-dependent generalized continua” (2021, 41 citations), represents a significant contribution to the understanding of how structural architecture and base material properties can be combined to create materials with tailorable functionality. Telgen’s research explores the intersection of structural topology, beam geometry, and viscoelasticity, demonstrating how truss-based metamaterials can achieve beneficial mechanical and physical properties—including stiffness and wave dispersion—that are not possible in conventional materials. By advancing the theoretical framework for time-dependent generalized continua, his work has opened new pathways for designing materials with programmable damping, energy absorption, and dynamic response. Telgen’s contributions are particularly impactful for applications in vibration control, impact mitigation, and adaptive structures, making him a key figure in the next generation of smart, multifunctional materials.