Shaoyi Jiang
2006 Catalyst Article
Professor Jiang’s research focuses on experimental and simulation studies of interfacial phenomena at the molecular scale, particularly biological interfaces. His research projects include: (a) studies of molecular-level nonfouling mechanisms and protein orientation/conformation on surfaces, (b) studies of material-tissue interfaces for implanted biomaterials and tissue engineering, (c) development of biosensors and protein array technologies for food safety monitoring and biomedical diagnostics, and (d) development of biomimetic materials that resist protein adsorption and bacterial adhesion/biofilm formation. In addition, his group continues to work on self-assembled monolayers, molecular tribology, scanning probe microscopy, and confined fluids in micropores. His research is currently supported by NSF (CTS, CMS, and ERC), ONR, FDA, and USDA.
Three graduate students (Jason Hower, Zheng Zhang, and Fu-Chen Yu) joined his group last November. Christina Boozer and Hua Wang are taking part in internships this summer with Intel/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Alza, respectively. Jie Zheng recently completed his Ph.D. work on molecular simulations of biological interfaces and has taken a research position at the National Cancer Institute.
Prof. Jiang will teach CHEM E 525 (advanced thermodynamics), CHEM E 260 (thermodynamics), and CHEM E 526 (computational modeling and simulation of materials) next year. In addition, Prof. Jiang is serving on the Leadership, Community, and Values Initiative as appointed by President Emmert.
