This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports fundamental research and development on the dynamics of laser-induced bubbles in shear-thinning hydrogels and the mechanisms driving hydrogel jet formation. The total award amount is $436,945, with a project period from December 15, 2024 to November 30, 2029. The research aims to combine modeling, simulation, and experimentation to elucidate the complex, multiscale dynamics of these laser-induced bubble phenomena, which are critical to laser-assisted 3D printing of hydrogels for applications in drug delivery, soft robotics, sensors, and energy storage. The project also includes an educational framework to promote STEM participation and new technical elective courses. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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