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
Professor Boxin Zhao Elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Professor Boxin Zhao has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) in recognition of his outstanding achievements and lifelong contributions to the field. This peer-nominated honor highlights his work in creating functional materials to solve industrial and environmental challenges. Congratulations!
Lu's paper on Rapid Underwater Adhesion via Photo-Activated Chemically Cross-Linked Hybrid Network
Lu's paper was accepted in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, entitled Rapid Underwater Adhesion via Photo-Activated Chemically Cross-Linked Hybrid Network. Congratulations!
A-Reum's paper on Alginate cryogel beads for effectively aggregating nanoplastics for water remediation
A-Reum's paper was accepted in Communications Chemistry, entitled Alginate cryogel beads for effectively aggregating nanoplastics for water remediation. Congratulations!