Her work is focused on structural nanomaterials, bio-inspired materials, and self-healing materials.

For the past 15 years, she has been involved in nanomaterials research and energy harvesting. She now has 6 patents and 31 patent applications in this field.

She began her NASA career as a contractor providing materials characterization support for polymer chemists. Next was an assignment as head of a Biomimetics Planning Team tasked with determining if NASA should invest in bio inspired technologies.

She now leads a team of researchers, including chemists, mechanical engineers and materials scientists. One of the team’s goals is to develop next generation of 3D printers using carbon nanotube (CNT) composites.

Within two years, this team has developed processes and hardware for the printing of CNT reinforced engineering polymers. The development will result in the capability to support future NASA missions.

Dr. Siochi has a Bachelor in Chemistry from the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She earned her Master and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering Science, both from Virginia Tech.