Dr. Jason Patrick, Associate Professor at NC State University, is a leading expert in the development of bioinspired self-healing and multifunctional composites. His fundamental and applied research spans aerospace, energy, naval, and other industry/defense sectors, with a focus on tailoring chemistry and microstructure to achieve high-performance and longevity. Prof. Patrick is funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Defense (DoD), being a recipient of the US Air Force Young Investigator Award and publishing his scholarly work in high-impact journals including Nature. Dr. Patrick is also an avid entrepreneur, with several issued patents and CTO of a startup company (Structeryx, Inc.) focused on commercialization of self-healing and multifunctional polymeric composites.