Pradeep Lall

Pradeep Lall is the MacFarlane Endowed Distinguished Professor and Alumni Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. He serves as Director of the Auburn University Electronics Packaging Research Institute (EPRI) and holds a joint courtesy appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A leader in flexible hybrid electronics and harsh environment systems, Dr. Lall has built a world-renowned research program focused on additive manufacturing, electronics reliability, and sustainable materials.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
• M.B.A. in Finance and Strategy, Northwestern University
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Delhi College of Engineering

Dr. Lall’s research centers on Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE), Harsh Environment Electronics, Semiconductor Packaging, and Prognostics Health Management. His work leverages additive manufacturing techniques such as Aerosol-Jet, InkJet, and screen printing to develop conformal, robust, and sustainable electronic systems. His innovations include the Flexible Biometric Band for monitoring workers in hazardous environments and additively printed antennas for aerospace applications. His recent focus includes eliminating PFAS from electronics and developing water-based inks for eco-friendly manufacturing.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainability, additive manufacturing, and real-world applications in defense, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial realization, particularly through partnerships with NextFlex and federal agencies. Themes include reliability under shock and vibration, sensor development for extreme environments, and workforce training in advanced manufacturing.

Dr. Lall has received numerous scientific honors, including:

• SMTA Founder’s Award (2024)
• SEMI FlexTech R&D Achievements Award (2023)
• ASME Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Medal (2022)
• IEEE Biedenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator Award (2020)
• IEEE Sustained Technical Contributions Award (2018)
• NSF Alex Schwarzkopf Prize (2016)
• Fellow of ASME, IEEE, NextFlex, and Alabama Academy of Science

Dr. Lall has secured over $2 million in annual research funding from SRC, NSF, and NextFlex, leading large-scale projects on sustainable electronics and workforce development. He mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students and leads the NSF-CAVE3 Center. As founding faculty advisor of the SMTA student chapter, he promotes student engagement in electronics manufacturing. His lab, EPRI, features a full prototyping line for additive electronics and collaborates with industry and government to advance domestic manufacturing capabilities.

EPRI, under Dr. Lall’s leadership, partners with the Auburn University Research and Technology Park, the Office of Economic Development, and multiple colleges to drive technology commercialization and workforce education in electronic packaging. The institute is at the forefront of the national effort to reestablish U.S. leadership in semiconductor packaging and advanced electronics manufacturing.