3D Printed Bionic Nanomaterials

Michael McAlpine, Princeton University

Michael McAlpine (B.S. Brown, Ph.D. Harvard) is Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton. His research has focused on 3D printed bionic nanomaterials. He has received a number of awards, including a TR35 Young Innovator Award and an NIH Director’s New Innovator Award.

The ability to interweave biology with nanomaterials in 3D could enable the creation of bionic systems possessing unique properties and functionalities. The coupling of 3D printing with novel nanomaterials and living platforms may enable next-generation 3D printed bionic nanodevices. Interfacing these devices with biology could yield breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, smart prosthetics, and human-machine interfaces.

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