Functionality through Nonlinearity
A community exploring soft structures and nonlinear-based functionalities
Welcome to our community!
We are a collective of researchers exploring the fascinating world of soft, highly deformable structures that render function from structural non-linearities.
Our goal is to create a space for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, where latest research and early ideas can be shared with ease, and without artificial restrictions.
FTN 2027 conference
We are happy to announce that the Functionality through Nonlinearity (FTN) conference will be back in 2027!
When? Week of June 14-18, 2027
Where? Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Preparations are underway. Stay tuned for updates!
FTN 2025 and 2026: free-to-attend conferences for people that like nonlinearities
The inaugural edition of FTN took place at King’s College London, UK, in June 2025. The sophomore edition was at KU Leuven, Belgium, in June 2026. Across the two editions, we were delighted to welcome over 400 participants who presented their work on soft, highly deformable structures. Most notably, we were proud to offer these events free of registration fees.
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