Research Areas

 Braiding is a very versatile preform manufacturing technique that has broad potential applications including briad reinforced medical catheters and structural reinforcement of concrete structures. 

 3D printing of thermoplastic and CNC reinforced thermoplastic materials.

 Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) and Shape Memory Polymer Composites (SMPCs) for multi-functional composite materials and structures.

 Biobased composites are the future in terms of biodegradability and reduction of carbon print. 

 Use of electrospinning for production and utilization of sub-micron level fibers for various applications.