Advanced Manufacturing and Functional Devices Lab

Exploring novel micro/nano 3D printing technologies, mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials, and functional devices.

We always look for highly motivated graduate students with a solid background and hands-on experience in one or multiple areas: 3D printing, micro/nanoelectronics, optics, mechanics, and hardware interface.

Our group aims to develop innovative technologies in pushing the capabilities into a whole new dimension, including advanced manufacturing, novel photonic devices, as well as high efficiency energy conversion systems.

We’re hiring!

We’re currently recruiting fully funded PhD students to work on 1. advanced photopolymerization-based 3D printing processes and system optimization (preferably with a background in mechanical manufacturing or optics); 2. printable functional materials, including multifunctional hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers, and composite materials.

Please send the following documents to [[email protected]] (subject line: PhD Application – [Your Name])
1️⃣ Cover letter describing your research interests, background, and career goals
2️⃣ CV or resume
3️⃣ Academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial review)
4️⃣ Contact info for 2–3 references

3D Printing of Lens
Metasurface-Based Optical Modulator
Imaging
Continuous Projection Micro-Stereolithography

Latest News

March 2025: Our lab received ABRC NIA award!

Our team has received the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Arizona Biomedical Research Commission (ABRC) New Investigator Award (NIA) to advance 3D printing of multi-functional tissue scaffolds! This 3-year funding supports our efforts in regenerative medicine, fostering clinical collaborations and commercialization opportunities. Huge thanks to ADHS and ABRC for their support and to our team for their dedication!

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January 2025: Negar Akrami joined the AMFD lab as a PhD student

2025.1.13 Negar Akrami joined the AMFD lab as a PhD student. Welcome!


Yao Wang joined the AMFD lab as a PhD student

2024.8.22 Yao Wang joined the AMFD lab as a PhD student. Welcome!


Acknowledgement

We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors for their generous support!