Andrew Carter Lesh

All Publications

• Solvent selection enables sustainable and affordable lignin biocomposite for cement-free construction CLEANER MATERIALS Miao, B. H., Woo, D., Lesh, A. C., Loftus, D. J., Lepech, M. D. 2026; 19

  View details for DOI 10.1016/j.clema.2026.100371

  View details for Web of Science ID 001667687100001

• AI-powered non-destructive testing for smart manufacturing of carbon-negative biopolymer-bound soil composite. Communications engineering Miao, B. H., Dong, Y., Theissler, A., Lesh, A. C., Loftus, D. J., Lepech, M. D. 2026

  Abstract

  Biopolymer-bound soil composite (BSC) is a materials technology that uses nature-based polymers to form carbon-negative building materials that are as strong as concrete. For large-scale applications of this material, a quality control system is necessary to minimize defects and avoid wastage. To meet this need, we developed a non-destructive vibration-based sensing system that assesses initial material quality, while still wet, before hardening occurs. We developed a set of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that use a set of physics-based features to aid in the smart manufacture of BSC. Our system allows for defect detection early on in the manufacturing process, so that the wet material can be salvaged when defects are identified. Another benefit is that our sensing system enables the monitoring of moisture loss as the material dries out and gains strength. Both of these functions are essential for large-scale deployment of this building material.

  View details for DOI 10.1038/s44172-026-00621-8

  View details for PubMedID 41741768

• Recycling of lignin-based biocomposites: Improving sustainability and enhancing material strength RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING Miao, B. H., Woo, D., Javan, D., Garboczi, E. J., Headrick, R. J., Lesh, A. C., Li, Z., Loftus, D. J., Lepech, M. D. 2025; 215

  View details for DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108104

  View details for Web of Science ID 001398637600001

• Taking advantage of biological binders to solidify granular material: manufacture and recyclability of lignin-based biopolymer composites Miao, B. H., Lesh, A. C., Loftus, D. J., Lepech, M. D. edited by Knez, M., MartIn-Palma, R. J., Lakhtakia, A. SPIE-INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING. 2025

  View details for DOI 10.1117/12.3050862

  View details for Web of Science ID 001536713600009

• Lunar Farside Technosignature & Transients Telescope (LFT3) DeBoer, D. R., Ashe, C. K., Johnson, O. A., Keane, E. F., Lesh, A. C., Marshall, E. J., Prabu, S., Reenock, K. L., Slosar, A., Tremblay, C. D., Turner, J. D., Warnick, K. F., Siemion, A. P., Drew, J., Worden, S. Breakthrough Initiatives. 2025
• BioSys: Efficient Quality Control System for Manufacturing of Sustainable Biopolymer Composites Miao, B. H., Dong, Y., Theissler, A., Lesh, A. C., Loftus, D. J., Lepech, M. D., ACM ASSOC COMPUTING MACHINERY. 2024: 11-21

  View details for DOI 10.1145/3671127.3698165

  View details for Web of Science ID 001537918400002

• Modular Outfitting Systems for Lunar Habitation SpaceChi 3.0 conference Konstantatou, M., Navarro Perez, S., Gallou, I., Punch, O., Guberman, M., Dobbin, B., Goodloe, D., Loftus, D. J., Lesh, A., Lepech, M. D. 2023
• Manufacturing Development of Chargeable Atomic Batteries, an Affordable Alternative to Plutonium-based Radioisotope Heater Units and Thermoelectric Generators Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space Lesh, A., Morrison, C. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 2021
• Modeling Chemical Reactions and Diffusion in an MMRTG Plutonia Pellet Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space Cheu, D., Hafen, J., Herring, S., Judd, K., Killian, Q., Lesh, A., Nielsen, C., Perry, A. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 2020