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Andrew Neils

Principal Investigator

Topologica, Incorporated

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Manufacturing, mechanics, and materials science of polymers

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Materials scientist with a background in polymer compression molding, mechanics of materials, thermal and oxidative stability of polymers, additive manufacturing and polymer characterization. Research into impact absorbing lightweight polymer lattices has been spun out into a startup.

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Topologica, Incorporated

Lightweight thermally switchable polymer foam for athletic footwear cooling and impact protection

A thermally switchable polymer metamaterial for athletic footwear that combines a modified closed-cell octet lattice with a squid ring teeth protein coating. The design aims to deliver lightweight impact resistance and s...

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Andrew Neils

Principal Investigator

Topologica, Incorporated

Work experience

Northeastern University

Principal Investigator

2014 - Present

Topologica, Incorporated

Principal Investigator

2020 - 2022

University of Virginia