Devin J. Roach PhD
About Devin J. Roach PhD
Devin J. Roach, PhD, is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with over 10 years of research experience in Mechanics of Materials. His research focuses on integrating soft-active polymers, multi-material 3D printing, and printed electronics to create novel 4D printed structures.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Devin J. Roach, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He began this role in 2022 and has been contributing to various projects and initiatives within the technical staff. Previously, Dr. Roach also worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Sandia National Laboratories from 2021.
Academic Background and Education
Dr. Roach completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanics of Materials from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, which he achieved from 2011 to 2015.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current roles at Sandia National Laboratories, Dr. Roach gathered diverse experience across multiple positions. He served as a Ph.D. Candidate and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Georgia Tech from 2019 to 2021 and from 2017 to 2021, respectively. Prior to that, he worked as a Non-Destructive Test Engineer at Airbus Group for three months in 2015. He also held a position at Delta Air Lines in the Enabling Technologies Group from 2013 to 2015.
Research Focus and Objectives
Dr. Roach's research focuses on integrating soft-active polymers, multi-material 3D printing, and printed electronics to create innovative 4D printed structures. His primary research aims are application-oriented, targeting advancements in soft robotics, sensor networks, and biomedical devices. With over 10 years of hands-on research experience, he plans to translate his findings to practical uses and aspires to become a professor to mentor students in both classroom and research settings.