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Boxin Zhao is a Professor and University of Waterloo Endowed Chair in Nanotechnology in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research spans surface science, bionanomaterials, and biomimetic adhesion, with a focus on advanced polymers, hydrogels, and smart materials for biomedical and industrial applications. He leads the Surface Science and Bio-nanomaterials Laboratory Group, which develops innovative materials such as self-cleaning surfaces and antimicrobial coatings.
Education: Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, McMaster University (2004); Master's from Chinese Academy of Sciences (1999); Bachelor's in Mineral Engineering from Central South University (1996). He has held prestigious fellowships, including the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship and IMMS Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara and Los Alamos Lab.
Research Interests: Biomimetic adhesion, soft robotics, polymer composites, and advanced manufacturing. Notable contributions include gecko-inspired adhesives, self-healing hydrogels, and conductive polymers for electronics.
Recent work focuses on 3D-printed medical hydrogels, soft robotic devices, and microplastic degradation. His lab collaborates with industries like Proctor & Gamble and 3M, addressing real-world challenges in materials science and biomedical engineering.
- Awards: 1996 IET Scholarship, 2005 NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2007 IMMS Research Fellow.
- Teaching: CHE 313 (Heat/Mass Transfer), CHE 612 (Interfacial Phenomena).
- Lab Facilities: Advanced equipment for nanomaterial synthesis, surface characterization, and soft robotics prototyping.
