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Current Graduate Students
Zhongqi Fan, PhD student
Zhongqi Fan, PhD student
My name is Zhongqi Fan, a Ph. D student of Michigan Technological University. My research focuses on developing computational and experimental tools, with broad application potentials in Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, and many other fields. I finished my master’s degree at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, and my bachelor’s degree at Central South University of Forestry and Technology.
Songjie Jia, PhD student
Songjie Jia, PhD student
Songjie is a PhD student of Civil Engineering in Michigan Tech. He finished his master’s degree at University of Michigan, and his bachelor’s degree at Nanjing Tech University. His research focuses on reconfigurable structures applied to soft robots.
Current Undergraduate Students
Aristotle Pappajohn-Goldade
Maddy Ferner
Actively leading our 25-26 REU/Master research events on Modular and Pneumatic Deployable Structure! Proud of your work!
Actively leading our 25-26 REU/Master research events on Modular and Pneumatic Deployable Structure! Proud of your work!
Lab PI
Lab PI
Yi is joining MTU as an Assistant Professor in the CEGE department. He finished his PhD degree at University of Michigan, his Master degree at UC Berkeley, and his Bachelor degree at Tongji University. His research focuses on the mechanics behind active reconfiguration. (Full Bio)
CV_of_YiZHU.pdfGroup Alumni & REU/Master Projects
2025-2026
Modular and Pneumatic Deployable Structure is the theme of 25-26 REU/Master research events.
Modular and Pneumatic Deployable Structure is the theme of 25-26 REU/Master research events.
Irene Ibyishaka
Irene Ibyishaka
Master Student
Master Student
(25 Fall)
(25 Fall)
2024-2025
Deployable and Load Carrying Kirigami Plate is the theme of 24-25 REU/Master research events
Deployable and Load Carrying Kirigami Plate is the theme of 24-25 REU/Master research events
Edward Sandy
Edward Sandy
Master Student
Master Student
(25 Winter)
(25 Winter)
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