معرفی
Bozhi Tian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in functional interfaces between semiconductors and soft materials. His research bridges nanoscale silicon chemistry with biological systems, enabling novel bioelectric measurements and signal transduction studies.
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Harvard University (2010)
- Postdoctoral work in tissue engineering with Robert Langer and Daniel Kohane
His work focuses on developing soft materials-enabled approaches for nanostructured silicon synthesis and applications in cellular systems, emphasizing biomechanics and bioelectrics at sub-cellular scales.
Scientific Awards:
- Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
- 2016 NIH New Innovator Award
- 2016 ONR Young Investigator Award
- 2016 Sloan Fellowship
- 2015 AFOSR Young Investigator Award
- 2013 NSF CAREER Award
- 2013 Searle Scholar Award
- 2012 TR35 Honoree
The Tian group explores interactions between soft materials and silicon components, leveraging semiconductor properties for control over biological systems. Their research addresses fundamental questions in nanoscale chemistry and physical/biological signal transduction limits.
