This individual is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a highly prolific inventor. His research expertise is exceptionally broad, spanning MEMS, microfabrication, biomimetic materials (notably gecko-inspired adhesives), multi-material 3D printing, soft robotics, and smart composites. He leads the Innovations in Manufacturing, Polymers and Advanced Composite Technologies (IMPACT) Lab and also holds a CTO position in industry, bridging academic research and commercial application.

He has an extensive publication record with numerous articles in high-impact journals like Advanced Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Lab on a Chip. His work is highly collaborative and applied, with significant contributions to real-world projects, including serving as a faculty advisor for a cube satellite mission. He is a frequent invited speaker at international conferences, discussing topics from advanced manufacturing to space applications of his research.