Ting Tsui, PEng

Professor Tsui received his doctoral degree from Rice University, Houston, Texas. After working in the semiconductor industry, he joined the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Waterloo as an associate professor. His current research focuses on the mechanical properties of thin films, which are essential for the reliability of miniature devices. Additionally, Professor Tsui is interested in interactions between biological cells and the artificial microenvironment surrounding them. This provides a foundation for future technology with devices that interface between synthetic and biological systems. His recent work involved understanding the impact of metal ions on cell behavior.

• Small-scale mechanical properties, nanoindentation, biophysics, fracture, adhesion

• 1997, Doctorate Materials Science, Rice University , U.S.A.

• 1992, Master's Materials Science, Rice University, U.S.A.

• 1990, Bachelor's Ceramic Engineering, Clemson University, U.S.A.

• 2005 Outstanding Meeting Paper Award, Materials Research Society, Spring Meeting

• 2006 Invited Speaker, Gordon Research Conference, Thin Film & Small Scale Mechanical Behavior Session, Colby College, Waterville, Maine

• ECE 109 - Materials Chemistry for Engineers
  • Taught in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• NANO 600 - Introduction to Nanotechnology
  • Taught in 2022
• NE 100 - Introduction to Nanotechnology Engineering
  • Taught in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• NE 318 - Continuum Mechanics for Nanotechnology Engineering
  • Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.

• HI Moussa, M Logan, A Eskandari, DM Glerum, MG Aucoin, TY Tsui, Critical Design Parameters of Tantalum-Based Comb Structures to Manipulate Mammalian Cell Morphology, Materials, 18 (9), 2099, 2025

• D Datta, A Eskandari, J Syed, H Rai, NN Gosvami, TY Tsui, The Influence of Thermal Annealing on the Chemical Composition, Nanomechanical, and Nanotribological Properties of Tantalum Thin Films, Micromachines 16 (4), 427, 2025

• A Eskandari, EKF Yim, DM Glerum, TY Tsui, In-Vitro Study of Indium (III) Sulfate-Containing Medium on the Viability and Adhesion Behaviors of Human Dermal Fibroblast on Engineered Surfaces, Materials 16 (10), 3814, 2023

• Open PhD position in small-scale fabrication methods - This interdisciplinary research aims to design and develop innovative small-scale fabrication techniques that prioritize sustainable processes and materials. The project integrates expertise from chemistry, materials engineering, and sustainability science. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our dynamic team at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. This is a valuable opportunity to make a meaningful impact in this important field. To apply, send CV to tttsui@uwaterloo.ca