Long Feng Science Forum Seminar Series | Seminar #1

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to the first seminar of Long Feng Science Forum Seminar Series. It will be delivered by Prof. Shu YANG (University of Pennsylvania) on July 6 (Wednesday). This seminar will discuss the "Programming Mechano-Intelligence of Adaptive Soft Materials".

Seminar Information

Time & Date: 9:00 - 10:00 am, July 6 (Wednesday)

Venue: Zoom Online Meeting

(Participation information will be notified by email) 

Host: Prof. Benzhong TANG

Speaker: Prof. Shu YANG

Abstract: Anisotropic nanomaterials such as liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) and their composites with functional inorganic nanorods and nanosheets combine intrinsic anisotropy and unique functionality, rendering them highly efficient actuators in response to external stimuli, such as light, heat, electric and magnetic fields.

Programmable shape-shifting materials can take different physical forms to achieve multifunctionality in a dynamic and controllable manner. We take geometry from nano- to macroscales by pre-programming and reprogramming molecular anisotropy in LCEs and their nanocomposites in the forms of films, fibers, and droplets. Through pre-programming inhomogeneous local deformations in LCEs, we show shape morphing into arbitrary 3D shapes. By incorporating 1D and 2D nanomaterials in LCEs, we demonstrate tendon-like actuators and reprogrammable shape transformation in response to heat, light, magnetic field, electric field and pneumatic actuations for soft robotics and 3D displays.

Biography

Shu Yang is a Joseph Bordogna Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at University of Pennsylvania. Her group is interested in synthesis, fabrication, and assembly of soft matter; dynamic tuning of their sizes, shapes and assembled structures, and use geometry to create highly flexible, super-conformable, and shape changing materials for potential applications, including self-cleaning coatings, structural colors, adhesives, smart windows, sensors, and actuators. Yang received her B.S. degree from Fudan University, and Ph. D. degree from Cornell University. She worked at Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies as a Member of Technical Staff before joining Penn. She received George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research from Penn Engineering and was selected as one of the world’s top 100 young innovators under age of 35 by MIT's Technology Review. She is a Fellow of Materials Research Society (MRS), Division of Soft Matter (DSOFT) from American Physical Society (APS), Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering from American Chemical Society (ACS), Royal Chemical Society, and National Academy of Inventors.

Participation

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Long Feng 

Science Forum

“CUHK-SHENZHEN 2022 Long Feng Science Forum” welcomes all young talents and rising stars in various disciplines from home and abroad to share your research results and experiences through academic talks. We are very much looking forward to your participation!

Application Requirement:

1. Have obtained (or will obtain within a year) a PhD degree from a reputable university at home or abroad.

2. Have made significant achievements in the research fields of Materials, Energy, Chemistry, Physics and related interdisciplinary subjects; Mathematics; Computer Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Information Engineering, Robotics Science, Mechanical Engineering, Network Science, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Engineering, etc.

Three Sub-forums

Physical Science, Mathematics, Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

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Registration Deadline: July 22, 2022

Invited guests will be notified between August 1-8

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