Graph neural networks (GNNs) are successful at learning representations from most types of network data but suffer from limitations in large graphs, which do not have the Euclidean structure that […]
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are a nanomaterial obtained from plant sources and have excellent mechanical properties, high aspect ratios, and are biodegradable. As a reinforcing phase, CNFs have the potential to […]
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is a van der Waals material that hosts defect-based quantum emitters (QEs) at room temperature, providing an unparalleled platform for realizing devices for quantum technologies and […]
Robots have the capability to sense and track natural phenomena for environmental monitoring, deepening our understanding of the world. Robotic modeling of such phenomena is essential to operating in complex […]
Origami robots are machines whose morphologies and functions are created by folding locally flat sheets. This thesis makes three contributions to the design and fabrication of origami robots aimed at […]
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Arjun Raj are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Ian Dardani. Title: "Rapid, scalable, amplified RNA detection […]
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Jason Burdick are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Margaret Prendergast. Title: Fundamentals and Application of 3D Suspension Bath […]
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Jason Burdick are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Victoria Grace Muir. Title: Designing Hyaluronic Acid Granular Hydrogels […]
Surface force-mediated adhesion, i.e. via van der Waals forces, is critical for the direct bonding of bulk solids in the absence of an adhesive layer. However, no two surfaces are […]
"Visualizing Genetics: Quantifying Gene Expression Through Genetic and Epigenetic Modifications" Abstract: Precise control over gene expression is essential for proper development of an organism. However, genes are regulated in a […]
