ï Developed and tested novel nano-scale materials
ï Analyzed and characterized materials by SEM, BET, DSC, TGA, UV/Vis, etc.
ï Conducted spectroscopic analysis on materials by FTIR, XRD, XPS and Raman spectroscopy
ï Produced three-dimensional non-woven polymeric cellulose acetate nanofibers as scaffolds for cells growth by electrospinning technique with the application in tissue engineering
ï Modified cellulose by various methods to introduce new functional groups
ï Simulated molecular structures of polymer and polymer-metal complexes by Gaussian to provide theoretical standard and support for experimental data
ï Utilized polysaccharides, such as chitosan and cellulose and its modified derivatives, to absorb and immobilize heavy and toxic metal ions from industrially polluted groundwater so as to improve water quality
ï Collaborated with scientists at Brookhaven and Oak Ridge National Laboratories for field studies on effectiveness and efficiency of the fabricated modified polymers sorbing metal ions

ï Served as an assistant in engineering courses for both undergraduate and graduate students
ï Instructed lessons, graded assignments and supervised examinations

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Polymer Science and Engineering