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Daniel Therriault is a pioneering researcher in advanced manufacturing and functional materials, with particular expertise in 3D printing, nanocomposites, and multifunctional microstructures. Based at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation, Therriault has made transformative contributions to the development of novel printing techniques and smart material systems that bridge the gap between fabrication science and real-world applications. His most celebrated work includes the development of solvent-cast and UV-assisted direct-write printing methods, enabling the precise fabrication of complex 3D microstructures from polymer and nanocomposite inks — contributions that have garnered hundreds of citations and reshaped approaches to micro-scale manufacturing. His landmark 2017 paper on piezoelectric PVDF nanocomposite 3D printing (284 citations) introduced a single-step, poling-free process for creating integrated smart sensors, a breakthrough with profound implications for structural health monitoring and wearable technology. Therriault's portfolio spans self-healing materials for soft robotics, chitosan-based biomedical hydrogels, conductive shape-memory composites, and click-chemistry stereolithography. His work consistently pushes boundaries across disciplines — from biomedicine to aerospace — demonstrating both scientific depth and engineering ingenuity. With multiple papers exceeding 100 citations, his research continues to inspire a new generation of multifunctional materials scientists and manufacturing engineers worldwide.