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.