Research Interests: Chemical Engineering Simulations and computation. Computer visions on materials characterization. Thermodynamics and Characterization of block copolymer electrolytes.
Education
Dalian University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York University
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York University
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Current Projects, Research Labs, and Groups
Bio-interfacial Engineering and Diagnostics Lab
Levicky Group — The Bio-interfacial Engineering and Diagnostics Group’s research focuses on quantitative characterization of biomolecular interactions, with technological connections to diagnostics for medical and fundamental biology applications. The group seeks to dissect the fundamental equilibrium and kinetic aspects of biomolecular reactions at surfaces and in solution, elucidate the role played by the molecular organization, and apply this understanding to advance bioanalytical technologies.
Polymer Light Scattering and Light-Induced Crystallization Lab
Garetz Group — We investigate the ways that laser light can passively and actively interact with materials. We use depolarized light scattering to passively characterize the micron-scale grain structure of block copolymer materials, which influences their viscoelastic, adhesive, optical and electrical properties. We use lasers to actively induce the nucleation of supersaturated solutions, providing novel ways of controlling crystal size, morphology and polymorphism.