Yixiao Dong
Postdoctoral Researcher
About Yixiao
Yixiao Dong received his B.S. and M.S. degree from Wuhan University of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Emory University in 2022. He is currently a postdoc in Dr. Esser-Kahn lab.
His research interests include responsive hydrogels, functional nanocomposite materials, and polymer synthesis.
Other than his research, he enjoys hiking, traveling, skiing, and watching movies.
Education
2016-2022 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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Chemistry
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Emory University
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Advisor: Dr. Khalid Salaita
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Thesis：Functionally-Responsive Hydrogels: from Dynamic Coloration to Biosensing
2012-2015 Master of Science (M.S.)
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Materials Science
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Wuhan University of Technology
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Advisor: Dr. Chaocan Zhang
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Thesis: Investigation of Entropy Induced Multi-Responsive Self-Storage Functional Materials
2008-2012 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
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Polymer Materials and Engineering
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Wuhan University of Technology
Favorite Quote
"Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
- Thomas Edison
Scientific Hero
"A real scientist should worship no individuals but science itself."
If you could be a piece of lab equipment, what would you be?
“Nanodrop so that I can appreciate the spectra of this world from a single droplet. (观滴水可知沧海，窥一斑而见全豹)"
Yixiao's Research
Yixiao's current research work involves developing piezoelectric nanocomposite, artificial muscles, and other functional polymer materials.
Lab Publications
Cassaidy, B. J., Moser, B. A., Solanki, A., Chen, Q., Shen, J., Gotsis, K., … Esser, A. P. (2024). Immune Potentiation of PLGA Controlled-Release Vaccines for Improved Immunological Outcomes. ACS Omega, 9(10). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c06552