Our group focuses on manufacturing and materials science, aiming to create sustainable solutions for a circular plastic economy. We develop industry-relevant manufacturing methods to upcycle commodity plastics into value-added products, addressing environmental challenges. Our research leverages an array of advanced characterization techniques, including X-ray, neutron, and single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, to gain fundamental insights into polymer physics, such as chain dynamics, nanostructures, and interfacial assembly behaviors.

 
Current topics of interests include:
 
a) Advanced optical characterization
 
b) Plastic recycling and environmental remediation
 
c) Functional porous materials
 
d) Additive manufacturing
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