Welcome to the
Additive Assembly Laboratory (AAL)
SYNTHESIS
For materials synthesis, we focus on creating AM compatible inks with new functional properties (e.g., electrical, optical, mechanical, and stimuli-responsive).
ASSEMBLY
For assembly processes, we use established and innovative AM techniques that integrate directed and self-assembly to pattern features across multiple length scales.
ARCHITECTURE
Leveraging materials and processes, we design multi-scale architectures to achieve new functional materials and devices.
Our research is inherently interdisciplinary, combining aspects of fields such as materials science, thermal fluid science, design, mechatronics, and optimization. Current target applications include fully functioning systems in fields such as electronics, optics, sensors, and soft robotics.