Areas of Research
- Bio-inspired Robotics
- Compliant Mechanisms
- Computational Mechanics
- Design Education
- Mechanical Metamaterials
- Soft Robotics
Dr. Patiballa’s research broadly investigates the nexus of design, manufacturing, and integration of mechanical metamaterials and soft robotics to develop intelligent material and robotic systems. His research takes an integrated numerical and experimental approach to achieve designs that parallel natural systems and beyond.
