February 02, 2011

Professor of biology featured on PBS

Professor Kellar Autumn discusses bio-inspired innovation on an episode of Nova, which aired February 9.

Kellar Autumn, professor of biology and department chair, discusses bio-inspired innovation on an episode of Nova, airing on PBS on February 9.

Autumn is an expert in biomaterials and biomechanics. His discovery of the mechanism of adhesion in geckos has received worldwide attention and led to the invention of novel nanostructured adhesives.

The Nova episode, “Making Stuff: Smarter,” focuses on scientists who are turning to nature in developing a new generation of materials. New York Times technology reporter David Pogue hosts the four-part “Making Stuff” series, which explores materials that will shape our feature. View the trailer below.