NUtech Ventures 2021 Emerging Innovator of the Year: Eric Markvicka

The Emerging Innovator of the Year award went to Eric Markvicka, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering. The award recognizes an individual, often a junior faculty member, for recent innovation contributions. Marckvicka’s research focuses on the intersection of computer and material science, to transform how materials interact with the human body and the external environment. His systems have applications for wearable biosensors, soft robotics and multifunctional materials.