I have expertise in development of new materials (e.g. hydrogel materials) and Additive Manufacturing (i.e. 3D and 4D printing) with a focus on applications in bio-tissue engineering, edible electronics, soft robotics and surfing (fins and surfboards).
Experience
–present
Professor of Materials Science, University of Wollongong
Education
1999
University of Dublin, Trinity College, Physics
1995
University of Twente, Chemical Engineering
Publications
2016
Additive Manufacturing, Modeling and Performance Evaluation of 3D Printed Fins for Surfboards, MRS Advances
Grants and Contracts
2015
Finding the right flow: 3D printed fins for surfboards
Role:
Lead Investigator
Funding Source:
University of Wollongong Global Challenges
2014
ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science