Natalie Larson

Natalie Larson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University's School of Engineering. She leads the Larson Lab, focusing on hybrid manufacturing methods and hierarchical architected materials for sustainable fabrication of multimaterial systems.

• Education
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard University (2023)
  • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara (Materials, 2018)
  • B.S., University of Washington (Materials Science and Engineering, 2013)

Research Interests
The Larson Lab pioneers multimaterial 3D printing with subvoxel control and employs advanced characterization tools like 4D X-ray computed tomography to study hierarchical materials. Their work targets enhanced efficiency and multifunctionality for applications in aerospace, transportation, soft robotics, and healthcare.