One of the key themes in the R+PM Group has and continues to be the use of light as a stimulus to induce functional material responses. 聽One example of this is the use of light to create mechanical work. 聽So-called "photomechanical" effects in materials is a burgeoning area of research. 聽
As a service to the community, I edited a book on the subject appearing in 2016:聽
Check it out!