Research Areas

3D Printing: develop next-generation 3D printers with significantly improved printing speed for two processes

  • Inkjet: high frequency jetting
  • Selective sintering: high speed powder feeding

4D Printing: develop sophisticated dynamic structures with highly integrated functionalities using 3D printing

  • Smart materials: dielectric elastomers
  • Soft robotics

Micro/Nano Printing: develop 3D printers capable of print micro/nano scale structures with high resolution

Research Facilities

  • Lab Location: ENRC 4623, 700 Research Center Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Lab Space: 1680 Sq ft
  • Equipments: Stereolithography 3D printer, FDM 3D printer, CNC Mill, Multi-material 3D printer, 3D scanner, high-magnification microscope, etc.

Recent Studies

High frequency jetting

@100 kHz

@1 MHz

@2.5 MHz

Multiple droplet interaction on a real surface