Academic Experiences

 

Visiting Student

10/2020 – 01/2021

Peking University, Beijing, China

Host: Prof. Zhihao Shen

Research Project:
– Surface-Initiated Synthesis of PMPCS Brushes

 

Teaching Assistant

08/2019 – 12/2019

Cornell University, NY, USA

Course:

Materials Chemistry (MSE 3010 / 5810)

Instructor:

Professor Lara A. Estroff

 

CNF Fellow

06/2019 – 06/2020

Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facilities (CNF)

Research Projects:
– BCPs for lamellar pattern formation
– Selective area ALD and Sequential Infiltration Synthesis (SIS) for highly selective pattern transfer

 

Education

Cornell University, NY, USA

08/2018 – present

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering

Research Advisor: Professor Christopher K. Ober

Research Topic:
Mixed Rod-Coil Polymer Brushes Tailored for Controlled Surface Topography

 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA                

08/2014 – 05/2018                                        

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Dual Degree)

Research Advisor: Professor John A. Rogers

Research Topic:
– Transfer-Printing 3D Microstructures and Its Applications
– Deterministic Assembly of 3D Multilayer Mesostructures via Compressive Buckling
– Flexible electronic/optoelectronic microsystems with scalable designs for chronic biointegration
– Ultrathin trilayer assemblies as long-lived barriers against water and ion penetration in flexible bioelectronic systems

Research Advisor: Professor Steven C. Zimmerman

Research Topic:
– Single-Chain Metal-Organic Nanoparticle Catalyst for Copper(I)-Catalyzed Alkyne-Azide Cycloaddition (CuAAC) Click Chemistry

 

Honors and Awards