Nathan Lazarus

Prof. Nathan Lazarus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (2007), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2010 and 2012). Before joining UD's faculty in 2022, he conducted research at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), where he pioneered breakthroughs in stretchable wireless power systems and 3D-printed electronics.

His research focuses on unconventional materials and manufacturing techniques for wearable electronics, soft robotics, and energy systems. Key innovations include liquid metal-based stretchable inductors, ferrofluid-enhanced magnetic composites, and laser-fabricated 3D electronics. Lazarus has achieved record performance metrics in wireless power transmission efficiency and inductor quality factors.

• Major Research Themes: Stretchable Electromagnetic Devices, Additive Manufacturing for Electronics, Soft Robotics Actuators
• Notable Awards: PECASE (2019), ARL Honorary Engineering Award, Federal Career Excellence Award (Gold)

Recent work spans self-folding metal origami, acoustic wireless power transfer, and piezoelectric energy harvesting systems. His lab emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches to integrate materials science, mechanical engineering, and electronics for real-world applications.