Origami is not limited to art. In this lecture, **Dr. Mahadevan** explains the geometrical basis of origami and how origami is widespread in structures throughout Nature. He also shows the recent applications of origami in engineering and technology. (Photo: origami omega star by [Thaumaturgisto](http://thaumaturgisto.deviantart.com/art/origami-omega-star-292049881 ""))
L. Mahadevan is the de Valpine Professor of Applied Mathematics, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Professor of Physics at Harvard University.