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Professor Joseph Andrews is a dual-appointed faculty member in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He leads the Laboratory for Printed Electronics and Sensors (LPES), focusing on developing low-cost, flexible printed electronic devices for interdisciplinary applications such as personalized medicine, IoT, and environmental monitoring. His research emphasizes ink development, print-process control, and sensor validation across biomedical, harsh environment, and wearable technologies.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Duke University (2019)
- BS in Engineering (Honors), University of South Carolina (2015)
Research interests span printed electronics, biosensors, nanomaterial-based electronics, and distributed sensor systems. His lab’s holistic approach integrates material science, fabrication techniques, and application validation to address real-world challenges in healthcare and environmental sensing.
Recent work highlights advancements in mid-infrared soil microbiome analysis, self-powered triboelectric sensors, and wearable health monitoring devices. His publications reflect a focus on printable electronics, sensor design, and nanocomposite materials.
Awards include the 2024 Alfred Fritz Professorship, 2020 Duke Outstanding Dissertation Award, and multiple fellowships from NIH and NSF. He teaches courses in printed electronics, flexible manufacturing, and interdisciplinary design projects.
Laboratory activities involve collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering disciplines. Current projects address smart wearables, agricultural sensing systems, and next-generation sensor arrays for distributed monitoring applications.
