Jason P. Killgore

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Jason P. Killgore is a leading researcher in the field of soft materials, with a focus on elastomer surface engineering and tribology. His work addresses critical challenges in soft robotics and flexible electronics, where controlling friction, adhesion, and permeability is essential. Killgore’s most notable contribution is the development of snakeskin-inspired elastomers that achieve an extremely low coefficient of friction under dry conditions—a breakthrough that overcomes the inherent adhesion and internal loss limitations of soft elastomers, with his 2020 paper on the topic garnering 19 citations. He also pioneered a gel–liquid infiltration polymerization method to create crack-free, hybrid skin layers with tunable surface topography and improved gas permeation selectivity on elastomers, a technique cited 11 times since 2017. This innovation enables precise control over wettability and permeability, advancing applications from wearable devices to gas separation membranes. Killgore’s work stands out for its bio-inspired approach and practical impact, offering scalable solutions for next-generation soft technologies. His research continues to shape the design of durable, low-friction surfaces and functionalized elastomers, making him a key figure in materials science and engineering.