معرفی
Huan Gu is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of New Haven (UNH), serving as Coordinator for the M.S. Chemical Engineering program. He joined the Tagliatela College of Engineering in Fall 2023, teaching courses like Chemical Engineering Workshop and Chemical Reaction Engineering. His research focuses on biofilm control, antibiotic resistance, and soft/living materials for medical and environmental applications. Dr. Gu holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University, with postdoctoral training funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University (2014). Postdoctoral Fellowship: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (2014–2017). NIH R21 Award (2017) as co-Investigator for bioinspired soft-robotic surface engineering.
Research Interests:
- Dynamic surface topography for biofilm prevention
- Antimicrobial strategies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
- Medical device innovation using smart materials
- Nanotechnology-based therapies for arthritis
Publications Highlight: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in Nature Communications, Biomaterials, and Applied and Environmental Microbiology, focusing on biofilm dynamics, surface engineering, and antimicrobial mechanisms.
Awards: NIH R21 Award (2017) for soft-robotic surface development. Active in promoting gender equity in STEM via roles in Women in Science and Engineering (Syracuse) and Graduate Women in Science.
Advising & Grants: NIH-funded research (R21) and collaboration on projects addressing biofilm-associated infections. Mentorship in interdisciplinary research teams.
Labs/Teams: Engages in UNH’s Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Department, focusing on translational research for healthcare and environmental challenges.
