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Jian Chen UWM Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry and Nano Materials Dr. Chen’s research is focused on bio-inspired smart materials systems and nanoscale materials. 3D shaping allows rational tailoring of the properties and functions of materials. His group has developed a reprogrammable 3D chemical shaping strategy, without physical molds or templates, for complex 3D shapes. In addition, Dr. Chen is interested in integrating multiple functions into a single material system. His group has developed a variety of multifunctional material systems such as remotely-controlled soft robots, smart sensors, and smart windows. Dr. Chen’s group has also developed a new method for in situ chemical probing of vacancy defects in CVD-grown graphene at room temperature, which provides new insightful information on defect formation and healing in graphene. |
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Junjie Niu UWM Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Associate Editor RSC Advances, a publication of the Royal Society of Chemistry Dr. Junjie Niu is an Assistant Professor in Department of Material Science and Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He received Ph.D. in Materials Science from Zhejiang University. Before joining in UWM, Dr. Niu worked as a Postdoc Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2011 to 2014. He also did interdisciplinary research as a Postdoc Associate at the Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Niu’s interdisciplinary research includes understanding fundamental science in physics/chemistry/mechanics, and engineering materials in applications of energy storage and water-energy nexus. In particular, lithium-based batteries, advanced lead-acid battery, self-cleaning, water purification and air purification. Dr. Niu has published over 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals including 3 Nature series journals with a total citation 4900+ and h-index of 33 and filed over 5 US patents. |
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Benjamin F. Schultz UWM Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering Dr. Schultz has expertise in the design, processing, testing and characterization of high-performance and lightweight hybrid and composite materials. These include metal alloys, composite materials, foams, nanocomposites, self-lubricating and other tribomaterials, biomaterials, and materials for additive manufacturing. He has published over 40 peer reviewed articles on the topic of advanced materials and manufacturing and he has presented his work to a broad audience including conference attendees (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, ASM International, American Foundry Society, Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Defense and Government Advancement), industry professionals, and students ranging in preparation from elementary to graduate school. His current research is on bio-resorbable magnesium alloy foam biomaterials produced using additive manufacturing and casting processes. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the UWM Research Foundation and the Department of Defense. |