Craig Arnold

Craig Arnold is the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. He serves as vice dean for innovation, leading the Office of Innovation and fostering partnerships with entrepreneurs, alumni, industry, and investors. His research spans applied physics, fluid mechanics, and materials science, with a focus on laser processing and transport in materials. Arnold's work includes developing advanced manufacturing techniques, energy storage solutions, and optics, resulting in 17 patents and over 225 publications. He co-founded three companies, including TAG Optics, which developed the award-winning TAG lens. Arnold is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and holds other affiliations within Princeton University.

Craig B. Arnold is the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, specializing in materials, manufacturing, energy storage and conversion, sustainability, lasers, and optics. His research focuses on advanced materials processing techniques, including laser-material interaction for surface modification and nanopatterning. Arnold's work addresses challenges in energy storage systems, such as battery degradation mechanisms and sustainable energy solutions. His publications explore topics like lithium-ion battery performance, optically trapped microsphere applications, and bioinspired materials for water purification. His research bridges fundamental science and engineering to develop innovative technologies for sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.