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Yuliang Xie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He is also affiliated with the Pappajohn Biomedical Institute as a Researcher and with IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering as an Assistant Research Engineer, reflecting his interdisciplinary research profile.
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2016
- MSc in Biochemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 2010
- BSc in Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 2007
Dr. Xie specializes in microfluidic technologies for modeling airway physiology and disease. His research integrates lab-on-a-chip systems, acoustofluidics, and microfabrication to study mucus dynamics and host defense mechanisms in the respiratory tract. His work bridges engineering innovation with biomedical applications, particularly in understanding and treating respiratory diseases.
Although specific publications are not listed in the text, his research areas suggest strong contributions in microfluidics for pulmonary models, bioengineering of airway systems, and biomaterial interactions in mucus. These efforts are centered in his Pulmonary Microfluidic Laboratory, established after joining the university in 2020.
Dr. Xie has not been mentioned as receiving any specific scientific awards in the provided text.
He advises students through his research lab and likely participates in funded research projects, though specific names of students or grants are not disclosed. His dual appointments across Biomedical Engineering and Hydroscience highlight a unique convergence of fluid dynamics and biological systems.
His research unit spans the Department of Biomedical Engineering and IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, where he leads the Pulmonary Microfluidic Laboratory, focusing on developing advanced microscale platforms to simulate and analyze human airway functions.
