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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.

Shinichi Asai is a visiting scholar working in the Muthukumar Research Group in PSE.

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.

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

Maxine Brandt is a current student in PSE at UMass Amherst in Katsumata Research Group.

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