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20122024

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Participated in several U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and National Science Foundation (NSF) projects. Related research results have published more than 20 high-level SCI papers and 1 international patent. Reviewer in the Journal of polymer science, Journal of applied polymer science, Biomacromolecules, Medicinal & Analytical Chemistry International Journal.
Applicants with a background in chemistry or materials are welcome. Please send your resume to zhishuai.geng@bit.edu.cn

Research Interests

Polymer synthesis chemistry and functional polymer materials, specific research includes
1) Dynamic smart polymer networks based on novel reversible covalent bonds (degradable/recyclable/self-healing/environmentally responsive);
2) intrinsically flame retardant polymer material;
3) polyelectrolyte material;
4) Macromolecular flame retardants. According to the functional requirements of materials, the molecular structure, sequence and topological structure of the polymer were designed reasonably, and efficient chemical reaction or polymerization methods were used to construct the polymer.

Education

2012.08-2018.05 Doctor of Science, Polymer Chemistry/Organic Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tutor M.G.Inn.
2008.09-2012.05 Bachelor of Science, Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Nankai University.

Professional Experience

2018.07-2021.03 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of California Santa Barbara, Co-supervisor Craig Hawker.

Research Achievement

1. Geng, Z.; Finn, M. G.*, Thiabicyclononane Based Antimicrobial Polycations. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2017, 139 (43), 15401-15406.
2. Geng, Z.; Garren, M.; Finn, M. G.*, Thiabicyclononane-Based Hyperbranched Polycations for Low-Dose Oligonucleotide Delivery. Chem. Mater. 2018, 30 (22), 8164-8169.
3. Geng, Z.; Finn, M. G.*, Fragmentable Polycationic Materials Based on Anchimeric Assistance. Chem. Mater. 2016, 28 (1), 146-152.
4. Geng, Z.; Schauser, N. S.; Lee, J.; Pérez Schmeller, R. H.; Barbon, S. M.; Segalman, R. A.; Nathaniel, A. L.*; Hawker, C. J.*, Role of Side-Chain Architecture in Poly(ethylene oxide)-based copolymers. Macromolecules. 2020, 53 (12), 4960-4967.
5. Geng, Z.†; Zerdan, R. B.†; Narupai, B.; Diaz, Y. J.; Bates, M. W.; Laitar, D. S.; Souvagya, B.; Van Dyk, A. K.; Hawker, C. J.*, Efficient Synthesis of Branched Poly(Acrylic Acid) Derivatives via Post-Polymerization Modification. J. Polym. Sci. 2020, 58, 1989-1997.
6. Geng, Z.; Shin, J.; Xi, Y.; Hawker, C. J.*, Click Chemistry Strategies for Novel and Accelerated Polymer Synthesis. J. Polym. Sci. 2021, 1-80.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

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