Multifunctional materials and their applications in advanced devices and systems

This event is sponsored by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Abstract: This seminar will introduce Dr. Xue’s research on multifunctional materials and their applications in advanced devices and systems. A major focus of his current work is the investigation of polymer–nanoparticle composites designed for cryogenic environments. By incorporating nanoscale fillers into a host polymer matrix, the dielectric, mechanical, and thermal properties of the resulting composites can be significantly enhanced. The seminar will discuss material design strategies, experimental characterization, and performance results from several composite systems. In addition, he will briefly discuss his efforts to integrate functional materials and soft robotics concepts into engineering education to enhance undergraduate STEM learning.

Wei Xue

Professor and Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

Rowan University, New Jersey 

Speaker Bio: Dr. Wei Xue is a Professor and the Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University in New Jersey. His research group studies materials, devices, and systems based on multifunctional materials. His primary research interests span functional materials, polymer composites, sensors and actuators, nanotechnology, wearable electronics, and soft robotics. His research has been supported by agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the New Jersey Health Foundation. Dr. Xue received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Shandong University, China, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.