Regular biography
Edward Steager is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include mechanical engineering and applied mechanics. Steager's profile page provides additional information about his work and research. For further details, visit his website at https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/edward-steager/.
Scholar-generated biography
Edward Steager is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in microrobotics. His research focuses on the development and application of microscale robotic systems for biomanipulation, biofilm eradication, and precision diagnostics. He explores the use of magnetic and bacterial microrobots for single-cell manipulation, antimicrobial applications, and targeted drug delivery. His work integrates control systems, microfabrication, and bio-inspired robotics to address challenges in biomedical and environmental contexts. Steager's research also includes the study of bacterial swarms and the dynamics of pattern formation, as well as the design of adaptive robotic superstructures for biofilm removal and pathogen detection.