Hugh P. Grennan

Virginia Tech

Papers

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Total Citations

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About

Hugh P. Grennan is a researcher at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and materials science, with a particular focus on the conformal printing of functional electronic materials. His most-cited work, "Conformal printing of electrically conductive viscous liquid metal on 3D structures" (2025), has already garnered 3 citations, signaling early impact in a rapidly evolving field. Grennan’s major contribution lies in developing techniques to deposit liquid metal—a material prized for its high conductivity and flexibility—onto non-planar, three-dimensional surfaces. This innovation addresses a critical bottleneck in soft robotics, wearable electronics, and custom sensor fabrication, where traditional planar lithography fails. By enabling direct, mask-free printing on complex geometries, his work paves the way for more adaptable and resilient electronic devices. Though early in his career, Grennan’s research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward scalable, additive manufacturing solutions. His achievements reflect a deep understanding of rheology, interfacial chemistry, and printing dynamics, positioning him as a promising voice in the next generation of manufacturing engineers. For students and researchers, his work offers a compelling case study in bridging fundamental materials science with practical, application-driven engineering.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Conformal printing of electrically conductive viscous liquid metal on 3D structures
3 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Virginia Tech

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