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Thomas Gereke is a materials and manufacturing researcher whose work spans advanced composite structures, textile-integrated smart materials, and innovative fabrication technologies. His research has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of fiber-reinforced composites, with a particular focus on adaptive and functional materials for aerospace, robotics, and automotive applications. Among his most influential contributions is his 2017 investigation into the 3D draping behavior of carbon fiber non-crimp fabrics using eddy current techniques, which has garnered 47 citations and advanced non-destructive evaluation methods in composite manufacturing. His 2018 work on coreless 3D filament winding technology, cited 40 times, broke new ground by extending filament winding beyond conventional 2D-shell structures to complex 3D truss geometries, opening new possibilities in lightweight structural design. Gereke has also pioneered research into shape memory alloy (SMA)-integrated fiber-rubber composites, exploring their adaptive deformation behavior through both experimental and numerical approaches—work that has attracted 27 citations and demonstrated strong potential for soft robotics and biomedical applications. His ongoing investigations into bend-twist coupling and localized deformation further underscore his commitment to developing next-generation smart composite systems capable of responding dynamically to environmental stimuli.