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Guided by fundamental science, Professor Crosby and his research group takes inspiration from examples in nature, as well as ubiquitous yet complex materials such as fabric, to develop and exploit simple, creative, and novel design paradigms that will change the way scientists, engineers, and the general public use and understand materials.

Esam Alfalah is a current student in PSE at UMass Amherst.

Em Ambrosius is a first-year PSE student interested in chemical synthesis and sustainable polymers.

Ecenaz Asad is a current student in the Watkins research group in PSE at UMass Amherst.

At the intersection of materials science and biotechnology, we exploit various forms of self-assembly towards achieving desirable properties of proteins, nucleic acids, and surfactants.

Serena Birnbaum is currently working in the Crosby research group studying the dynamic behavior of adhesives.

Mia Blue is a Chemical Engineering 'XX undergrad currently working in the McCarthy Research Group on "XX."

Kyle Brace is HR Manager & Dept Head Asst. in PSE at UMass Amherst

Sorrel Brooks is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) undergrad currently working in the Santore lab on "Influence of dissolved polymer on bacterial interactions."

Our group is interested in the design and fabrication of advanced materials with highly tailored properties. We possess expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry, surface modification, advanced manufacturing techniques, high resolution roll-to-roll patterning and device fabrication & characterization and work to solve problems impacting a number of technology areas including electronics, optics, sensors, clean air & water, and chemical safety. We also seek to exploit renewable resources, such as nanocellulose, in these advanced materials applications.