May 2017 – May 2021 Supervisor: Prof. Ling Li

  • Utilizing complementary three-dimensional (3D) structural, four-dimensional (4D) mechanical analysis (Synchrotron-based micro-tomography coupled with in-situ mechanical test), and finite element analysis, investigate the underlying material structural design strategies of natural ceramic cellular solids for achieving remarkable mechanical performance.

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  • Methodology to acquire, process, and analyze the 3D cellular structures based on micro-tomography. Extract efficient feature recognitions of the complex cellular structures at three length scales, i.e., individual node and branch level (~10 μm), local cellular level (~100 μm), and global network level (~1 mm).

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  • Numerical quantification of mechanical performance cuttlebone-inspired design on the heat sink and integral thermal protection system.

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    Jan 2016 – May 2017 Supervisor: Prof. Weiwei Deng

  • Drug Delivery with controlled particle size by Electrosprays; Fabrication of hydrophobic film (Breath figures and Marangoni convection); Response of Electrified Micro-Jets to Electrohydrodynamic.