This research develops a new method for high-resolution 3D printing of metals such as copper. Instead of laser melting, ultraviolet light forms hydrogel structures that are chemically transformed into metal. The technique enables finer features, reduced waste, and fabrication of advanced materials for applications including batteries, structural engineering, and manufacturing.

This research develops water-free electrolyte systems for electrochemical reactions and energy technologies. By replacing water with more stable solvents, the work enables improved batteries, renewable energy storage, and more efficient chemical manufacturing. Applications include long-range electric vehicles, planetary exploration systems, and lower-cost pharmaceutical production using recyclable chemical reagents.

This research investigates the century-old Invar effect in iron–palladium alloys under extreme pressure. Using synchrotron experiments and thermodynamic analysis, the study shows that magnetic entropy and vibrational entropy precisely counterbalance each other, eliminating thermal expansion. The findings reveal strong spin-phonon coupling as a key mechanism underlying pressure-induced Invar behavior.

This research develops cavity-based methods for controlling thermal radiation by transforming random heat emission into coherent, directional thermal beams. Unlike traditional narrowband approaches, the technique enables broadband heat control using practical materials such as silicon and germanium, with potential applications in energy efficiency, waste-heat recycling, cooling technologies, and climate mitigation.

This research investigates how sunlight thermally deforms large flexible spacecraft structures such as solar panels and antennas. Combining computational modeling with laboratory experiments, the work develops methods to predict and reduce solar-induced bending and instability, enabling future spacecraft to deploy larger, lighter, and more reliable structures for deep-space exploration.