Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

Daryl Thompson
Director of Scientific Initiatives
Global Research and Discovery Group


Daryl L. Thompson is Director of Scientific Initiatives at Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG Sciences, LLC), a private biodefense think tank and advanced research organization. He leads multidisciplinary efforts to develop biologically inspired solutions that intersect national defense, material innovation, and global health. Thompson’s work integrates biomimicry as a core engineering principle, translating natural systems into technologies for biodefense, functional materials, and strategic applications. Under his leadership, GRDG has advanced next generation platforms in smart textiles, passive radiative cooling fabrics, and multifunctional material systems that address both defense requirements and real world operational challenges. His applied research and technology development have supported defense partners, humanitarian missions, and commercial transitions, demonstrating the power of nature inspired design to solve complex threats and enhance performance across environments.

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