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Aaron David Price is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, an M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, and dual undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Price is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) who leads the Organic Mechatronics & Smart Materials Laboratory and is actively involved with Western's Bone & Joint Institute and the Western Cluster of Research Excellence in Musculoskeletal Health.
Dr. Price's research focuses on smart materials, particularly electroactive polymers, shape memory alloys, and advanced additive manufacturing techniques. His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, developing innovative solutions for drug delivery systems, wearable medical devices, and advanced sensors. His laboratory specializes in creating nanoscale actuator arrays, 3D printed electroactive polymer structures, and biodegradable composites for medical applications.
His publication record shows a strong trend toward applying additive manufacturing techniques to create advanced smart materials with applications in biomedical engineering, energy storage, and industrial automation. His most cited works focus on 3D printing approaches for battery technologies and smart material actuators, demonstrating significant impact in both materials science and engineering applications.
Dr. Price actively mentors graduate students including PhD candidates, Master's students, and undergraduate researchers working on projects related to smart materials, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing. His students are engaged in diverse research activities from developing tremor suppression devices for Parkinson's patients to creating pH-responsive drug delivery systems.
He teaches courses including MME 9624 (Actuator Principles, Integration and Control), MME 2259 (Product Design and Development), and MSE 3380 (Mechanical Components Design for Mechatronic Systems), focusing on practical applications of mechatronics and smart materials in engineering design.
