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Michael Dickey is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on studying materials with remarkable properties to enable new applications in energy harvesting, sensors, soft electronics, and robotics through simple, scalable methods. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and participates in science outreach activities.
Research interests include liquid metals, stretchable electronics, soft robotics, interfacial phenomena, and micro/nanofabrication. The lab explores fundamental material properties and their practical applications in wearable devices, energy systems, and smart materials.
Recent work highlights advancements in liquid metal-based technologies, including pH-responsive nanozymes, phase-change inks, and soft actuators. Collaborations span academia and industry to address challenges in materials science and engineering.
Advising and training: The group recruits 1–2 Ph.D. students annually and engages undergraduates in research. Postdoctoral positions are posted via NC State’s job portal. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text.
Labs/teams: The Dickey Group operates within NC State’s College of Engineering, fostering a collaborative environment for postdocs, graduate students, and visiting researchers.
