Brad Boyce

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Brad Boyce is a leading figure in the fields of architected materials and accelerated materials characterization. His most notable contribution is the invention of **interlocking metasurfaces (ILMs)**—a revolutionary approach to mechanical joining that combines the strength of permanent fasteners with the reusability of snap-fit connectors. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2023 paper (26 citations), offers a transformative alternative to bolts, adhesives, and welds for applications requiring robust, reversible assembly. Beyond structural design, Boyce is a pioneer in accelerating materials science through automation. His 2023 workflow for multimodal data collection on electrodeposited films (16 citations) directly addresses the critical bottleneck of data generation for machine learning, replacing slow, human-intensive artisan research with rapid, autonomous characterization. By minimizing human error and enabling high-throughput data streams, Boyce is helping to lay the groundwork for self-driving laboratories. His work sits at the intersection of mechanical design and data-driven discovery, making him a key innovator in the next generation of smart, automated materials research.