Zhao’s group focuses on the studies of surface science and bionanomaterials towards the development of high-performance advanced materials and innovative functional devices, including smart polymers, biopolymers, sustainable polymers, antimicrobial coatings and composites, hydrogels, bionanomaterials, soft materials and interface, biomimetic adhesion, soft robotic devices, 3D printing, etc.
It is well known for its interdisciplinary research capacity to take on both fundamental and applied research projects, providing an outstanding training environment for future scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
News
Iris(Fan)'s paper on Determining Effective Refractive Index and Elasticity of Nanoscale Metal - Thin, Soft Polymer Bilayers Using Interference Signatures of a Glass Probe
Iris(Fan)'s paper is accepted in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, entitled Determining Effective Refractive Index and Elasticity of Nanoscale Metal - Thin, Soft Polymer Bilayers using Interference Signatures of a Glass Probe. Congratulations!
Lukas's paper on Multi-thermo Responsive Double Network Composite Hydrogel for 3D Printing Medical Hydrogel Mask
Lukas's paper was published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, entitled Multi-thermo Responsive Double Network Composite Hydrogel for 3D Printing Medical Hydrogel Mask. Congratulations!
Jian's paper on Gecko-and-Inchworm-Inspired Untethered Soft Robot for Climbing on Walls and Ceilings
Jian's paper was accepted in Cell Reports Physical Science, entitled Gecko-and-Inchworm-Inspired Untethered Soft Robot for Climbing on Walls and Ceilings. Congratulations!