Dr. Otto Gregory
College of Engineering, University of Rhode Island
Dr. Gregory studies physical sensors and thin film materials science, especially high-temperature sensors for aerospace applications, and forensic sciences. He is involved in creating heat-sensitive polymers for several purposes, including preventing people from eating spoiled foods or burning themselves (i.e. food packaging stamps that disappear if the product has been kept at room temperature for too long, or color changing coffee lids to prevent burning). Dr. Gregory is the Co-Director of the Sensors and Surface Technology Partnerships at URI. The efforts of scientists in the sensors and forensic science partnerships has allowed URI to assemble one of the most advanced labs in the region for analysis of gunshot residue, trace evidence, pipe bombs, paint chips, textile fibers and blood spatters. The scientists are also pooling technology and brainpower to develop new tools for preventing terrorism, including bioterrorism.

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