Jing Gao

Jing Gao, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Animal & Dairy Science under the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Contact: jog31325@uga.edu.

Research Interests: Jing Gao specializes in polymer chemistry and materials science, focusing on:

• Antimicrobial coatings for medical and industrial applications
• Surface engineering for icephobic and durable materials
• Electrochemical and metal-mediated polymerization techniques
• Design of non-leaching bactericidal coatings
• Biodegradable polymer brushes for sustainable applications
• Nanocomposite materials with abrasion resistance

Publication Trends: Recent work explores surface modification strategies combining nitric oxide donors, quaternary ammonium compounds, and durable grafting techniques. Studies investigate cross-linking density effects, phospholipid sponge mechanisms, and catalytic processes in confined environments.