Dylan Caputo

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Dylan Caputo’s research lies at the intersection of smart materials, additive manufacturing, and multiscale mechanics, with a particular focus on shape memory polymers (SMPs) for 3D printing applications. His most-cited work, “Multiscale Study on Effect of Humidity on Shape Memory Polymers Used in Three-Dimensional Printing” (2021, 15 citations), addresses a critical yet underexplored question: how environmental factors like humidity influence the performance of SMPs in soft robotics and medical devices. By bridging microscale material behavior with macroscale device functionality, Caputo’s contributions help unlock the full potential of 4D printing—where printed objects can change shape over time in response to stimuli. His findings are essential for designing reliable, stimuli-responsive structures that operate in real-world conditions. Though early in his career, Caputo’s work has already garnered attention for its practical relevance, offering engineers and researchers a foundational understanding of how moisture affects shape recovery and mechanical integrity. His research not only advances fundamental knowledge in polymer physics but also guides the development of more robust, adaptive printed devices for biomedical and robotic applications.