We develop assembly methods for building precise micro- and nano-scale systems. We use interfacial phenomena, wetting, capillarity, and functional surfaces as tools for assembling particles, fibers, and other small-scale building blocks. Our work connects soft matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science, micro-/nano-manufacturing, and device integration.

Cheng Zeng received his B.S. in Chemistry from Wuhan University in 2011 and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington in 2017 with Prof. Bogdan Dragnea. He then conducted postdoctoral research in Prof. Vinothan Manoharan’s group at Harvard University and later worked at Apple on brittle materials. In April 2024, he joined SINANO as a principal investigator.