Bioinspired Micro and Nanostructures

3 Hours

Explore the unique properties, operating principles, and applications of micro/nanostructures that are found in nature. Examine naturally occurring organisms that have unique microscopic features, giving rise to novel behavior not observed in traditional bulk materials. Discuss the design and manufacturing of these bioinspired micro/nanostructures for engineered materials, highlighting applications in renewable energy, aerospace, and next-generation electronics and display. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 14) and 397 (Topic: Bioinspired Micro/Nanostructures) may not both be counted.