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.