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Advanced Manufacturing and Functional Devices <\/strong>Lab<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Exploring novel micro\/nano 3D printing technologies<\/strong>, mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials<\/strong>, and functional devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

We’re hiring!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Please send the following documents to [Xiangfan.Chen@asu.edu] (subject line: PhD Application \u2013 [Your Name])
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Cover letter describing your research interests, background, and career goals
2\ufe0f\u20e3 CV or resume
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial review)
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Contact info for 2\u20133 references<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3D Printing of Lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Metasurface-Based Optical Modulator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Continuous Projection Micro-Stereolithography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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