Xiaocun Lu

Xiaocun Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and Director of the SmartPASS Lab. His research focuses on mechanoresponsive materials, supramolecular self-assembly, and micro/nanocapsule-based smart delivery systems for applications in sensing, self-healing, and controlled release.

Education includes:

• Chemistry and MatSE Postdoctorate - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2015)
• PhD in Polymer Science - The University of Akron (2013)
• BS in Chemistry - Peking University (2005)

His research integrates contact-initiated polymerization (CIP) and aggregation-induced emission (AIE) to develop next-generation stimuli-responsive materials. Current projects aim to create autonomous materials for chemical sensing, structural health monitoring, and controlled payload release, with emphasis on designing mesoscale structures like functionalized colloids and metallosupramolecular architectures.

Publications demonstrate expertise in mechanochromic materials, encapsulation technologies, and self-assembly. Recent articles explore force-induced chromism, self-reporting coatings, and ion-triggered release systems. Trends highlight innovation in polymer chemistry, material responsiveness, and nanoscale engineering.

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Leads the SmartPASS Lab focusing on stimuli-responsive materials. Research involves interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry and materials engineering.