Omar Ibrahim earned his PhD from Mississippi State University in 2017. He lectured at Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Mississippi State University from 2017 to 2022 before joining the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia as a postdoctoral researcher in 2023. His research focuses on thermal management, two-phase heat transfer, and oscillating heat pipes. 

Mujtaba Rafique Ghoto is a graduate researcher at the University of Missouri, where he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. With experience gained from the Defense and Automotive sectors, Mujtaba's research focuses on the exploration of state-of-the-art materials, pioneering manufacturing techniques, and their practical applications.  Mujtaba's enthusiasm for his research stems from a genuine desire to bring about tangible impacts. By fostering collaborations and nurturing interdisciplinary exchanges, Mujtaba aims to unlock the true potential of Soft Matter Materials, propelling society forward. 

Tanzim Rahman Neyam is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri–Columbia. With a background in Aerospace Engineering and research experience in materials science and advanced manufacturing, his current research focuses on embedded 3D printing of soft matter, soft matter manufacturing, and polymer physics. He is researching towards developing 3D-printed phantoms from soft materials to investigate how acoustic and electromagnetic waves interact with the human body.

Isabella is an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Missouri 

Ben Murphy is a senior undergraduate student studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His current project focuses on the capillary forces that cause plastic deformation on 3D soft matter printed beams. His future goals include using soft matter to create more applications in everyday life.

Brandon Chandler is a biomedical engineering student at the University of Missouri 

Elisa Smith is a chemical engineering student at the University of Missouri conducting research under Dr. Christopher S. O’Bryan. Her current project investigates how plant roots deform during soil compaction under drought conditions using an agar microgel system. She is interested in applying engineering tools to better understand plant-soil interactions and support sustainable agricultural solutions.