Balchandran began his academic studies as a mechanical engineer but transitioned into biomedical engineering in graduate school when he realized that building tools could also improve patients lives.
Fairey is an associate professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering. His research interests include drinking water disinfectant chemistry and environmental sampling.
Wenchao Zhou directs the Advanced Manufacturing, Modeling and Materials Lab, which is developing next-generation 3D printing technologies and promoting the technology s potential to create better lives.