معرفی
Dr. Xiao Kuang is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, leading the Adaptive Materials and Advanced Manufacturing (AM2) Lab. His research focuses on functional soft (bio)materials and additive manufacturing, addressing challenges in sustainability and healthcare through innovations in 3D printing, smart polymers, and biomedical applications. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and completed postdoctoral training at Georgia Tech and Harvard Medical School.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016)
- B.S., Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2011)
Research interests span smart polymer composites, biomaterials, advanced manufacturing, ultrasound technology, and sustainability. The AM2 Lab explores stimuli-responsive materials, bioengineering approaches, and machine learning to develop multifunctional devices and systems for marine, aerospace, and biomedical fields.
Awards include the 2019 ACS Distinguished Poster Nomination, 2018 Georgia Tech SPN Poster Prize, and multiple honors from Chinese academic institutions. His work has been featured in Advanced Materials, Small, and Composites Part B.
Teaching includes courses on polymer additive manufacturing, manufacturing processes, and PhD research. The AM2 Lab collaborates on grants and projects in biofabrication, sustainable materials, and medical devices.
Labs/Teams: The AM2 Lab pioneers adaptive materials and 4D printing for next-generation applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and biomedicine.
