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Research Interests
My research focuses on advanced manufacturing of multifunctional polymers and composites, with an emphasis on how processing, microstructure, and structural design can be engineered to create high-performance, multifunctional, and adaptive material systems. My work spans additive manufacturing, electroactive materials, bio-inspired structures, and biodegradable functional devices.
Professional Information
2024/11 - 2026/05: Postdoc researcher, Bioinspired Soft Robotics group, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italy)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (Smart Materials and Structures track), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sept 2019 → Apr 2024
Award Date: 2 May 2024
Bachelor, B.S.E in Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Sept 2015 → Aug 2019
Award Date: 15 Aug 2019
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
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A Degradable Bioinspired Flier with Aerogel-Based Colorimetric Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
Gallo, G., Tu, R., Filippeschi, C., Mariani, S. & Mazzolai, B., 13 Mar 2026, In: Advanced Science. 13, 15, e08949.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Soft Robots Powered by Sustainable Energy
Mariani, S., Tu, R., Cikalleshi, K., Cecchini, L., Meder, F., Margheri, L. & Mazzolai, B., 13 May 2026, In: Chemical Reviews. 126, 9, p. 4948-5027 80 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Review article › peer-review
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Precipitation 3D printing of all-aramid materials for high-strength, heat-resistant applications
Tu, R., Kim, H. C. & Sodano, H. A., Jan 2025, In: Materials and Design. 249, 113547.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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3D printed feathers with embedded aerodynamic sensing
Tu, R., Delplanche, R. A., Tobalske, B. W., Inman, D. J. & Sodano, H. A., 1 Nov 2024, In: Bioinspiration and Biomimetics. 19, 6, 066010.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Alignment Controlled Aramid Nanofiber-Assembled Films
Tu, R., Kim, H. C., Baabdullah, O. A. H. & Sodano, H. A., 24 Jul 2024, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 34, 30, 2315422.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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