people
A research community built around curiosity and rigor.
We brings together researchers at different career stages to ask ambitious questions, build carefully, learn across disciplines, and translate ideas into engineering impact.
Professor · Inventor · Editor · Policy leader
Cheryl Xu, Ph.D.
Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NC State University
Dr. Xu leads research at the intersection of multifunctional materials, advanced manufacturing, high-temperature wireless sensing, and artificial intelligence. Her work advances the fundamental science while maintaining a clear line of sight to engineering systems, industrial translation, and national needs.
Research team
Current group members
The group values intellectual generosity, hands-on experimentation, high standards, and the confidence to work across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Postdoctoral scholars
Doctoral researchers
Master’s researchers
Undergraduate researchers
Mentoring impact
Training researchers for long-term impact
Alumni of the group have advanced into university faculty roles and careers at technology, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing organizations—including Google, GE Research, Lockheed Martin, Lam Research, KLA, Siemens, Honda, Apple, and others.
