H. Jerry Qi

H. Jerry Qi is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in finite deformation multiphysics modeling of soft active materials, with a focus on shape memory polymers, 4D printing, and material recycling. His research integrates experimental and computational approaches to advance additive manufacturing technologies.

Education:

• Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003
• Ph.D., Tsinghua University, China, 1999
• B.S., Tsinghua University, China, 1994

Research Interests:

Dr. Qi's work spans 4D printing of active materials, mechanics in 3D printing, and sustainable polymer processing. His group develops hybrid printing methods and recyclable thermosetting polymers, collaborating with institutions like SUTD and AFRL. Key areas include smart material design, photomechanical experiments, and finite element modeling.

Scientific Awards:

• ASME Fellow (2015)
• Woodruff Faculty Fellow (2015)
• J. T. Oden Faculty Fellowship (2012)
• NSF Career Award (2007)

Advising & Grants:

Dr. Qi actively seeks undergraduate, PhD, and postdoc researchers. His projects are funded by NSF, AFOSR, and industry partnerships. He leads a research group focused on advancing active materials and sustainable manufacturing.

Labs & Teams:

His lab integrates computational modeling, experimental mechanics, and additive manufacturing to create innovative materials and structures for applications in aerospace, biomedical, and environmental engineering.