Our research interests belong at the confluence of (1) multiphysics behavior of materials, (2) reconfiguration of architectures, and (3) their manufacturing methods to advance the physical intelligence for multifunctional devices. Starting with the computational modeling and processing techniques of smart architectures, we pursue a sequential workflow involving customizable manufacturing, distributed sensor-actuator network, and re-programming mechanisms. Particularly, our work encompasses the following technological areas:

Functional materials

Data driven mechanics

Reconfigurable and compliant architectures

Flexible electronics and sensors

Manufacturing of composites & devices

Soft robotics and actuators

Current works

  • Direct ink writing of conductive-active materials and morphing devices
  • Biomimetic adhesives integrated space robotics for on-orbit manipulation
  • Multistable physical logics for mechanical computations.
  • Design and manufacturing of autonomous soft robots.