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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 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 was accepted in Cell Reports Physical Science, entitled Gecko-and-Inchworm-Inspired Untethered Soft Robot for Climbing on Walls and Ceilings. Congratulations! 

Aleksander's paper was published in Journal of Environmental Pollution, entitled A Critical Review of Micro Plastic Degradation and Material Flow Analysis Towards a Circular Economy. Congratulations! 

A-Reum's paper was accepted in Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, entitled Capillary pressure mediated long-term dynamics of thin soft films. 

Cancan's paper was accepted in Chemical Engineering Journal, entitled Adhesive Hydrogels Tailored with Cellulose Nanofibers and Ferric Ions for Highly Sensitive Strain Sensors.

Prof Zhao is awarded a NSERC Idea to Innovation grant (2022-2023) entitled “ The Development of Magic-E Materials as Smart Window Films” towards novel materials commercialization.

One postdoctoral researcher position in the area of smart polymers and functional polymer nanocomposites. The candidate needs to have demonstrated skill sets of polymer synthesis, modification and characterization, and capabilities to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to carry out assigned research tasks.  One PhD student position in the area of smart polymers, hydrogels, bio-inspired materials, and 3D printing (for enrollment in 2023).

Minghui and Lukas's paper was accepted in Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering, entitled Antimicrobial Polymeric Composites for High-touch Surfaces in Healthcare Applications. Congratulations, all!  

A-Reum's paper was accepted in Langmuir, entitled Reduced Pressure Drop in Viscoelastic Polydimethylsiloxane Wall Channels. Congratulations!