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Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the mechanics of flexible, microscale, and adaptive materials, uncovering principles that enable dynamic responsiveness. 

Â鶹ÒùÔº gain expertise in optimizing material properties at nano and micro scales, opening avenues for resilient and efficient designs across diverse fields. This knowledge equips future engineers to meet complex challenges in high-tech domains, from robotics and healthcare to energy and environmental systems, fostering innovations that meet evolving industry and societal demands.

Nikolaus Correll

Professor
Manipulation, Robotic Materials
Nikolaus.Correll@colorado.edu

Laura Devendorf

Assistant Professor
Computational Design and Fabrication
laura.devendorf@colorado.edu

Mark D. Gross

Professor
Robotic Materials
mdgross@colorado.edu

Ryan Hayward

Professor
Material Engineering
ryan.hayward@colorado.edu

J. Sean Humbert

Professor
Soft Robotics
sean.humbert@colorado.edu

Kaushik Jayaram

Assistant Professor 
Robotic Materials
kaushik.jayaram@colorado.edu

Emily Jensen

Assistant Professor
Soft Robotics
Emily.Jensen-1@colorado.edu

Christoph Keplinger

Eminent Visiting Professor of Soft Robotics • Managing Director, Max Planck Institute
Material Engineering
ck@is.mpg.de

Robert MacCurdy

Assistant Professor
Computational Design and Fabrication
maccurdy@colorado.edu

Alessandro Roncone

Assistant Professor
Manipulation, Robotic Materials
alessandro.roncone@colorado.edu

C. Wyatt Shields

Assistant Professor
Material Engineering
charles.shields@colorado.edu

Timothy J. White

Professor
Material Engineering
timothy.j.white@colorado.edu