Carter Haines

Carter Haines is an Associate Research Professor at the Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute, part of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a BS (2011) and PhD (2015) from UT Dallas. His research focuses on nanotechnology applications, including energy-harvesting materials, carbon nanotube yarns, and smart materials for artificial muscles and actuators. His work spans thermal energy conversion, electrochemical systems, and biomimetic design.

Key research contributions include twistron yarns for harvesting mechanical energy, thermally-powered polymer actuators, and torsional refrigeration systems. Recent studies demonstrate applications in self-powered sensors, ocean wave energy capture, and advanced textiles.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His work involves collaborations with institutions globally, including Hanyang University and Virginia Tech. Ongoing projects likely explore material innovations for sustainable energy solutions and biomedical applications.