Robert W. Carpick

Robert W. Carpick is a materials scientist and engineer who studies how surfaces and materials interact at a microscopic level, especially friction, wear, and adhesion. His research helps improve products like tires, electronics, and biomedical devices by understanding and controlling how materials slide or stick together. He is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he combines experiments and theory to develop better materials and surfaces for various technological applications. His work advances our knowledge of material behaviors critical to developing durable, efficient, and innovative technologies.