Event
Evening@SMART: Dr. Po-Yen Chen
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
USMSM SMART Building
Lauren Bacon
301 226 6033
lbacon1@umd.edu
https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
Evening@SMART is a periodic series focused on bringing together thought and action leaders in government, industry, and academia to share valuable perspectives on current technical topics. Dynamic presentations from prominent experts and stimulating discussions around cutting-edge topics aim to advance research and innovation and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. It is designed to spark growth through fostering dialogue and creating connections.
Hosted by the UMD MATRIX Lab.
Register here: https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-87
Speaker
Dr. Po-Yen Chen
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Abstract
The combination of machine learning and collaborative robotics is creating a transformative movement in the field of advanced materials. In this presentation, Dr. Po-Yen Chen will outline three research projects that demonstrate the integration of these concepts: wearable sensor modules, strain sensors, and biodegradable plastic substitutes.
Biography
Dr. Po-Yen Chen is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland and an affiliate faculty member in the Maryland Robotics Center. He received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from NTU and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT. His research focuses on the intersections of nanomaterials self-assembly, artificial intelligence, and robot–human teaming.
Find the full abstract and bio here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
