Michael Restaino

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Michael Restaino is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and microfluidics, with a focus on creating next-generation fluidic systems at unprecedented scales. His work centers on leveraging three-dimensional (3D) nanoprinting, particularly direct laser writing (DLW), to fabricate complex micro- and nano-scale fluidic architectures. Restaino's major contributions include the development of 3D-printed external microfluidic structures and multi-scale fluidics for liquid metals, enabling stretchable, conductive, and reconfigurable devices for applications in soft robotics, communications, and medicine. Notably, he designed the first 3D nanoprinted normally closed microfluidic transistor, a breakthrough for miniaturized microfluidic circuitry. With over 27 citations across his key publications, Restaino's innovations are shaping the future of biofluidic systems and soft micro-robotics. His work demonstrates how advanced 3D printing can overcome traditional fabrication limits, offering new possibilities for integrating microfluidics with emerging technologies.