Peng Gao, Ph.D.
He/him/his, Assistant Professor
Educational & Professional Experience
Professional Experiences:
- Postdoc Research Associate, Plastics Engineering, Masato's Research Lab, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2023.
Education:
- Ph.D., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, 2021.
- Master of Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, 2016.
- Bachelor of Science, Department Of Energy And Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2012.
Recent Publications
A list of publications can be found here:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=d5nWK6YAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Interests
- Performances of bio-based polymer materials
- Innovation in Injection Molding Processes and Control Methods
- Morphology and Crystallization of Polymer Materials
- Upcycling of Plastic Secondary Feedstocks
- Manufacturing of Micro- and Nano-scale Surface Features
- Performance Enhancements for 3D Printed Products
Selected Awards & Honors
- Lehigh Valley Society of Plastics Engineers Excellence in Polymer Science Award, SPE foundation, 2020.