Meet Our Researchers: Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Meet Our Researchers: Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Meet Our Researchers: Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
![Portrait of Wei Xue in his engineering lab.](../_images/meet-our-researchers/wei-xue-thumb.jpg)
Sensors and electronics
Functional materials can be used to build advanced structures such as wearable sensors and electronics. Meet Wei Xue, mechanical engineer.
![Portrait of Kirti Yenkie in outdoor environment](../_images/meet-our-researchers/kirti-yenkie-thumbnail.jpg)
Eco-friendly solutions
Mathematical modeling, process design, and simulation can help forecast cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to manage chemicals and waste. Meet Kirti Yenkie, chemical engineer.
![Xiao Hu stands in his laboratory holding silk cocoons](../_images/meet-our-researchers/xiao.hu.thumbnail.jpg)
Novel, sustainable materials
He's using silk and other natural fibers to create sustainable materials to design biomedical and other technical applications. Meet Xiao Hu, materials scientist.
![Portrait of Mohammad Jalayer](../_images/meet-our-researchers/mohammad.jalayer.thumb.jpg)
Transportation safety
Distracted driving is the leading cause of fatal crashes in New Jersey. Researchers hope increasing public awareness will save lives. Meet Mohammad Jalayer, transportation engineer.
![Joe Stanzione stands in his lab holding up a piece of polymer sheeting](../_images/meet-our-researchers/stanzione.png)
Sustainable materials
The planet needs renewable sources of new materials, perhaps from trees and plants. Meet Joe Stanzione, chemical engineer.
![This is a portrait of Dr. Sam Lofland standing in front of an x-ray diffractometer in his physics lab.](../_images/meet-our-researchers/sam-lofland-thumb.jpg)
Advanced materials science
Developing new materials takes an interdisciplinary approach. Meet Sam Lofland, condensed matter physicist.
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Renewable energy
Get a longer-lasting battery charge in just a few minutes. Meet Ken Lau, chemical engineer.
![Polly Tremoulet poses in front of virtual screen.](../_images/meet-our-researchers/patrice.png)
Engineering systems
Careful study is required to make complicated systems work best for people, no matter their strengths or weaknesses. Meet Patrice "Polly" Tremoulet, human factors scientist.
![Vince Beachley works with nanofibers in his lab](../_images/meet-our-researchers/beachley-thumb.jpg)
Nanofibers
Is there a better way to manufacture nanofibers for tissue regeneration? Meet Vince Beachley, biomedical engineer.
![Portrait of Jim Grinias in his Science Hall laboratory](../_images/meet-our-researchers/james-grinias-thumbnail.jpg)
Advancing chemical analysis
Chemical analysis using liquid chromatography can be more efficient and sustainable. Meet James Grinias, chemist.