Shih-Ting Wang

Shih-Ting Wang is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, holding dual appointments in the School of Engineering and Feinberg School of Medicine. Her affiliations include the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care.

Education:

• PhD, Materials Science, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
• M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
• B.S., Materials Science and Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Wang's research focuses on designing multifunctional nanoscale materials to study biological processes and address health challenges. Her work integrates materials science, synthetic chemistry, and experimental biology to develop technologies for early disease detection, multi-cellular interaction profiling, and visualization tools for molecular/cellular processes in vitro and in vivo. Current projects include rational design of biomolecular building blocks to manage bio-nano interfaces and spatiotemporal responses.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in bio-nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and molecular diagnostics. Key themes include synthetic breath biomarkers, nanoparticle stabilization, DNA origami protection, and drug nanoaggregation, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to bridging materials development with biological applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Spotlight Early Career Scientist, National Cancer Institute (2024)
• Ludwig Center and Koch Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship, MIT (2023–2024)
• Staff Highlight, Brookhaven National Laboratory (2021)
• EPSRC i-Sense Mobility Fellowship (2016–2017)
• Taiwan Semiconductor Fellowship (2012)

She reviews proposals for Brookhaven National Laboratory's Center for Functional Nanomaterials (2021–present) and mentors The Junior Academy (2022). Her laboratory website (stw-biomat.com) emphasizes bio-inspired materials for diagnostics and therapeutics.