Jon Spangenberg
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About
Jon Spangenberg is a materials scientist and engineer whose research lies at the dynamic intersection of soft electronics, additive manufacturing, and bioinspired design. His work is driven by a fundamental challenge: creating materials that are not only functional but also adaptive, durable, and capable of self-maintenance—mimicking the resilience of natural systems. A major contribution is his development of soft electronic materials using mussel-inspired chemistry and halloysite nanotube reinforcement, a combinatorial approach that yields robust, conductive composites ideal for electronic skin, soft robotics, and wearable devices (66 citations). Spangenberg has also advanced the field of 3D concrete printing, systematically investigating how processing parameters influence layer geometry to improve structural fidelity and material performance (32 citations). Most recently, his exploration of graphene-PEDOT:PSS fillers has led to self-maintainable electronic materials with skin-like characteristics, pushing the boundaries of autonomous, nature-inspired device design. Through these innovations, Spangenberg is helping to bridge the gap between rigid conventional electronics and the soft, responsive materials needed for next-generation intelligent systems.
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