Dr. Alaie is an assistant professor at New Mexico State University. Previously, he was a postdoctoral associate at the medical college of Cornell University, and an adjunct lecturer in the college of technologies of The City University of New York. He obtained his Ph.D. in engineering from the University of New Mexico. He also holds masters degrees in optical science and mechanical engineering. His current research interests are in the areas of phononic crystals, microfabrication of polymeric systems, applications of machine learning in design and fabrication of miniaturized systems, and advanced manufacturing of medical implants. He is awarded an R21 Trailblazer grant by NIH/NIBI for research on development of novel transcatheter medical implants. His research has resulted in over 20 articles published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Functional Technologies, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

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Hemanta Dulal joined Dr. Alaie Research Lab in 2022. He completed his MS degree in Mechanical Engineering at NMSU 2023LinkedIn profile.

Nicklaus Boydson joined Dr. Alaie Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant in 2023. He completed his undergraduate studies and is currently as Systems Engineer I (MSO). LinkedIn profile.

Oscar Lara joint Dr. Alaie's Research Lab as an undergraduate assistant in 2023. He is currently pusuing his studies at NMSU in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. His work includes generation of schemiatics for educational and research presetations as well videos for training the other group members. LinkedIn profile.

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Jesus Eduardo Mata De la O joined Dr. Alaie Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant in 2023. Currently, he is an MS student in Dr. Alaie's research lab.