The
Chemical
Engineering
Department
is
hosting
a
special
graduate
seminar
about Engineering
Thermodynamics:
Energy
Analysis
of
Closed
Systems.
Biographical Sketch:
Wenda Wang is currently a Research Scientist at Evonik Canada Inc., where he develops polymer-based surface modification additives (Endexo®) for anti-thrombogenic medical devices. Prior to joining Evonik Canada Inc., he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta. He received his B.Sc. (specialization degree) from the Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta in 2016 and received his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta in 2021, under the supervision of Prof. Hongbo Zeng and Prof. Ravin Narain.
His research interest is focused on the interface between soft materials, colloid and interface science and biomedical engineering. The research goal is to leverage the fundamental principles of intermolecular and interfacial interactions mechanisms, polymer chemistry, material science and biology to develop novel functional soft materials with practical biomedical and other engineering applications. In particular, his current work focuses on the following areas:
- Self-healing hydrogels for wound healing, drug delivery and 3D cell culture
- Bioadhsives for hemostasis and surgical tissue sealing
- Functional tough hydrogels for wearable sensors and health monitoring devices
- Coatings and additives for anti-biofouling and anti-thrombogenic medical devices
Abstract:
All undergraduate students are welcome to attend a lecture on Engineering Thermodynamics: Energy Analysis of Closed Systems, by Dr. Wenda Wang, a research scientist from Evonik Canada Inc.