Neuromorphic electronics has emerged for energy-efficient computing by mimicking the brain nervous systems, which can process and memorize the data at the same time with ultralow operating power. Artificial synapse – based neuromorphic system is widely regarded as a feasible substitute for the von Neumann architecture. Our group aims to integrate nanomaterials, advanced manufacturing, and simulation to design and scalable manufacturing of artificial synapse, and corresponding brain-mimic architecture of artificial synapse arrays. Inspired by brain neuron system, we will further integrate such brain-mimic AI into the additive manufacturing for autonomous process control and quality monitoring.
Research
Semiconductor Manufacturing and AI Chip Integration

Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable manufacturing seeks to reduce environmental impact while maintaining productivity on Earth and in space. Our current research focuses on energy-efficient processes, circular material use, low-carbon additive manufacturing, and waste minimization. We aim to develop biodegradable materials and smart manufacturing systems on Earth and also target in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and self-sustainable manufacturing in space for planetary sustainability and long-term space missions.
Nanomedicine and Bio/Nano-Manufacturing
Nanotechnology is very promising to overcome current challenges in the biomedical sensing, drug delivery, and healthcare treatment. Particularly, nano-medicine offers a new way for effective treatment of cancers. Our current effort is to design and fabricate intelligent, responsive, immune-modulating nanosystems to integrate sensing, power, and therapy in real biological systems.