Directory

The Crosby Research Group investigates how soft materials store, dissipate, and transmit energy across multiple length scales. Our work combines mechanics, polymer science, and materials design to understand how interactions occurring at the molecular and microscale levels influence macroscopic behavior. By studying systems ranging from adhesives and gels to bioinspired surfaces and mechanical metamaterials, we uncover fundamental design principles that govern deformation, adhesion, fracture, impact mitigation, and shape change. Work spans four interconnected research areas: hierarchical

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

Em Ambrosius is a 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.

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."

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.