Weihua Ming

Dr. Weihua Ming is a Professor and Distinguished Chair in Materials Science at Georgia Southern University, College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics. He holds a B.S. in Materials Chemistry (1993) and a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry & Physics (1998) from Fudan University. Previously, he served as a Research Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire (2007–2011) and an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (2000–2007).

Research Interests

Dr. Ming's research centers on advanced materials with a focus on:

• Smart multifunctional coatings: Including super-repellent, antimicrobial, antibioadhesion, and antifogging technologies.
• Corrosion management: Smart coatings for early detection and prevention of corrosion.
• Self-healing polymers and nanostructured hybrid composites for industrial and biomedical applications.

Publications Overview

His recent articles (2012–2016) emphasize innovations in polymer-based coatings, nanomaterials, and surface engineering. Key themes include antifogging/antimicrobial functionalities, superhydrophobic surfaces, self-healing materials, and biosensor platforms. The work bridges fundamental polymer chemistry with practical applications in materials science.

Awards and Recognitions

• Award for Excellence in Research/Creative Scholarly Activity, Georgia Southern University (2015–2016)
• First-place Roon Award for smart coatings research (American Coatings Association, 2012)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology (2009–present)
• Second Prize in Advancement of Science and Technology, Shanghai Municipality (2004)

Research Group and Advising

Dr. Ming leads the Ming Research Lab, supervising postdoctoral researchers (Dr. Jie Zhao, Dr. Debanjana Ghosh, Dr. Lingjie Song), graduate student Steve Price, and undergraduate researchers William Millians, Jacob Lloyd, and Lin Luo. His lab focuses on synthesizing and characterizing next-generation polymer materials.