Professor Seeking MS, PhD, and Post-Doc

Project Title: Development of Multifunctional Flexible Piezoelectric Materials for

MEMS Applications

Assistant Prof. Nathan Jackson

Mechanical Engineering
Center for High Technology Materials

I am seeking students and a Post-doc to be part of a multidiscipline team to work on a recently

funded 3-year DoD Basic Research Project. The aim of this project is to develop ground-breaking
manufacturing technology to create multifunctional polymer thin film piezoelectric materials for
micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) applications. The project focuses on developing
flexible and stretchable polymer-based piezoelectrics by modifying bulk semi-crystalline
polymers, creating 0-3 and 1-3 composite materials and creation of hybrid stacked
polymer/piezoelectric materials.
I am currently seeking highly motivated members to join my group. Members should have interest
and experience in material science and/or MEMS microfabrication with degrees in related area.
I’m seeking 1) a Post-Doc that will be the team lead on the project which will involve developing
materials, characterization setup, as well as mentoring graduate students, and collaborating with
PI on future proposals. 2) I am seeking multiple MS and PhD students interested in becoming a
member of the group. The project can fund the students research for the 3-year duration; however,
strict guidelines prohibit project funds to be allocated to fund student salary or tuition. Students
with TA/GA/PA, scholarships, fellowships, or external job funding are highly encouraged to apply.
US citizenship is preferred but not required
If interested or want to know more information, please contact Prof. Jackson at njack@unm.edu.

Flexible Piezoelectrics

Bulk Semi-Crystalline Polymer Piezoelectric Hybrid Piezo

Polymers Composite (polymer/piezo stacks)