Professor Bartlett’s research lies at the intersection of soft materials, mechanics, and multifunctional composites.   Through precise experiments and analyses, we study and exploit the fascinating interplay between material composition, geometry, and programmed deformations.  This interdisciplinary and biomimetic approach aims to create soft materials with unconventional properties, including ‘smart’ adhesives, deformable electronics and robotics, and adaptive materials.   This research is driven by the synergy between fundamental science and applied engineering to illuminate basic physical mechanisms that guide the creation of novel materials and structures for crucial technologies.