Dr. Bin Wang 

E-mail: bin.wang@siat.ac.cn

Website: http://210.76.211.71/~binwang?language=en 

EDUCATION 

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)  (2012 - 2016) 

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering    GPA: 4.0/4.0 

Thesis Advisor: Prof. Marc André Meyers 

Dissertation Title: Structural and Functional Design Strategies of Biological Keratinous Materials 

·    Chinese Government Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduates, China Scholarship Council           

Zhengzhou University       

M.S. in Material Processing Engineering  (2010 - 2012)            

Thesis Advisor: Prof. Shaokang Guan 

Thesis Title: Microstructure and Properties of Subrapidly Solidified Mg-Zn-Y-xNd Alloys for Stent Application 

·    Overall GPA: 3.54/4.0 

·    Master Thesis Award of Henan Province (top 1% Henan Province), China                             

·    Graduated one full year early because of academic excellence                              

·    1st-class Graduate Scholarship, Zhengzhou University                                     

·    Scholarship for Excellent Graduate, Zhengzhou University (1/137)                

B.S. in Material Science and Engineering  (2006 - 2010) 

·    Overall GPA: 3.74/4.0, Major: 93/100;  

·    Admitted to Graduate School with an exemption from the National Graduate Entrance Examination           

·    Undergraduate Thesis Award, Zhengzhou University (top 1%)                          

·    Ranked 1/41 in class for all four years. Ranked 2/369 in school                     

·    University Scholarships (2%, four academic years)                    

·    National Scholarship, China     

RESEARCH INTERESTS 

·    Biological materials: investigation of the structural and functional designs of natural materials. 

·    Bioinspired designs: development of structures with impressive properties, which are inspired by nature. 

·     Biomedical materials: development of biocompatible metals and polymers as well as cellular materials. 

EXPERIENCE 

Associated Researcher, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, (present) 

Doctoral Researcher, Prof. Meyers’ Group on Biological Materials & Biomimetics, UCSD (2012 - 2016) 

Published papers: 10; Conference presentations: 5 

·    Investigated the structural and functional designs of terrestrial, aerial and aquatic keratinous materials (e.g. pangolin scale, hair, and flight feather shaft). 

·    Worked on developing lightweight and stiff fibrous composites inspired by the feather shaft. 

·    Investigated the structure and fracture toughness of Jarina seeds, with a focus on manufacturing a sustainable substitute for ivory. 

·    Developed and investigated the structure and properties of biomedical Ti/Al2O3/NiCr alloys. 

Research Assistant, Prof. Guan’s group on Biodegradable Mg alloys, Zhengzhou University (2009 - 2012) 

Published papers: 3; Patent: 1; Conference presentations: 3 

·    Subrapidly solidified Mg alloys for stent application, research won the Master Thesis Award of Henan Province. 

·    Designed a new method for simulating in vivo stress conditions of implants for Mg alloys 

·    Investigated the effects of Nd on the microstructure and properties of Mg alloys for biomedical applications, research was awarded the Undergraduate Thesis Award.  

·    Fabricated ultrafine grained Mg-Zn-Ca alloys through high pressure torsion for biomedical implants. 

Student Researcher, Prof. Dong’s Group on Nano-composite Materials, Zhengzhou University (2008 - 2009) 

The project won 2nd prize in the Challenge Cup Competition of Undergraduate Academic Science and Technology Works 

·    Synthesized TiO2 nanowires, fabricated TiO2-NW based sensors and set up an associated ventilation system. 

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 

1.      B Wang, W Yang, J McKittrick, M Meyers. Keratin: Structure, mechanical properties, occurrence in biological organisms, and efforts at bioinspiration. Progress in Materials Science (IF:31.083), 76(2016), 229-318 

2.      T Sullivan, B Wang, H Espinosa, M Meyers. Extreme lightweight structures: avian feathers and bones, Materials Today (IF: 17.793), 2017, in press, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2017.02.004 

3.      B Wang, M Meyers. Seagull feather shaft: correlation between structure and mechanical responses, Acta Biomaterialia (IF: 6.008), 48 (2017), 270-288 

4.      B Wang, W Yang, M Meyers. Pangolin armor: overlapping, structure, and mechanical properties of the keratinous scales. Acta Biomaterialia (IF: 6.008), 41 (2016), 60-74 

5.      B Wang, M Meyers. Light like a feather: a fibrous natural composite with a shape factor changing from round to square, Advanced Science (IF: 6.000), 10.1002/advs.201600360 

6.      B Wang, T Sullivan. A review of terrestrial, aerial and aquatic keratins: the structure and mechanical properties of pangolin scales, feather shafts and baleen plates, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (IF: 2.876), 2017, in press, doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.05.015 

7.      YH Chu, MA Meyers, B Wang, W Yang, JY Jung, CFM Coimbra. A sustainable substitute for ivory: the Jarina seed from the Amazon. Scientific Reports (IF:5.578), 2015, 14387 

8.      Y Yu, W Yang, B Wang, M Meyers. Structure and mechanical behavior of human hair, Materials Science and Engineering: C, (IF: 3.420) 73 (2017), 152-163 

9.      BF Wang, F Xie, B Wang, X Luo. Microstructure and properties of the Ti/Al2O3/NiCr composites fabricated by explosive compaction/cladding. Materials Science and Engineering: C (IF:3.420), 50(2015),423-331 

10.  BF Wang, ZL Liu, B Wang, ST Zhao, JY Sun. Microstructural evolution in adiabatic shear band in the ultrafine-grained austenitic stainless steel processed by multi-axial compression. Materials Science and Engineering: A (IF:2.647), 611(2014), 100-107 

11.  B Wang, SK Guan, J Wang, LG Wang, SJ Zhu. Effects of Nd on microstructures and properties of extruded Mg–2Zn–0.46Y–xNd alloys for stent application. Materials Science and Engineering: B (IF:2.331), 176(2011), 1673-1678 

12.  B Wang, JH Gao, LG Wang, SJ Zhu, SK Guan. Biocorrosion of coated Mg–Zn–Ca alloy under constant compressive stress close to that of human tibia. Materials Letters (IF:2.437), 70(2011),174-176  

13.  JH Gao, SK Guan, ZW Ren, YF Sun, SJ Zhu, B Wang. Homogeneous corrosion of high pressure torsion treated Mg-Zn-Ca alloy in simulated body fluid. Materials Letters (IF:2.437), 65(2011), 691-693 

BOOKS/CHAPTERS 

1.  SK Guan, JH Hu, LG Wang, SJ Zhu, HX Wang, J Wang, W Li, ZW Ren, S Chen, EC Meng, JH Gao, SS Hou, B Wang, B Chen. Mg alloys development and surface modification for biomedical application. INTECH Open Access Publisher, Austria, 2011, P109–152 

2.  Worked on editing, preparing the figures and references, proofreading, and developing problems and solutions for “M Meyers and PY Chen, Biological Materials Science, Cambridge University Press, 2014”  

PATENTS 

1. SK Guan, J Wang, LG Wang, SJ Zhu, B Wang, JH Hu, Q Wu. Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy for novel biodegradable vascular stents and preparation method thereof. Chinese Patent, 2011, CN102220529A 

CONFERENCE AND MEETING PRESENTATIONS 

1.      B Wang, M Meyers, “The structure and mechanical functions of keratinous materials: Pangolin scales and the feather shaft” 2016 MRS Spring Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, March 2016. Oral presentation 

2.      B Wang, M Meyers, “Functional design of keratinous materials: Pangolin scales and feather shaft” 2016 TMS Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, February 2016. Oral presentation 

3.      B Wang, M Meyers, “The feather shaft: A unique design in nature” 6th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, December 2015. Poster presentation 

4.      Y Yu, B Wang, M Meyers, “On the strain rate sensitivity of keratin hair fibers”6th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, December 2015. Poster presentation 

5.      B Wang, M Meyers, “Protective function of pangolin scales: Structure and mechanical properties” 2015 TMS Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, March 2015. Oral presentation  

6.      Y Yu, B Wang, M Meyers, “Structure and mechanical behavior of human hair” UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, Research Expo, San Diego, USA, April 2015. Poster presentation 

7.      B Wang, M Meyers, “Protective functions of the pangolin scale: Structure and mechanical properties” UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, Research Expo, San Diego, USA, April 2015. Poster presentation 

8.      B Wang, M Meyers, “Structure and mechanical properties of pangolin scales as flexible dermal armor” UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, Research Expo, San Diego, USA, April 2013. Poster presentation 

9.      B Wang, JH Gao, SK Guan, “Biocorrosion of coated magnesium alloys under constant compressive stress similar to that of human tibia” Student Exchange Support Program sponsored by Japan Student Services Organization, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan, November 2011. Oral presentation 

10.  B Wang, JH Gao, LG Wang, SK Guan, “Biocorrosion of coated Mg-Zn-Ca alloy under constant compressive stress similar to that of human tibia” The 2nd Symposium on Biomedical Materials between Mainland and Taiwan, Zhengzhou, China, October 2011. Poster presentation 

11.  SK Guan, J Wang, B Wang, P Wang, “Development of novel Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy as biodegradable vascular stent” The 2nd International Symposium on Biodegradable Metals, Maratea, Italy, September 2010. Poster presentation 

GRANT WRITING AND SUPPORT 

1. Multi-University Research Initiative “Convergent evolution to engineering: Multiscale structures and mechanics in damage tolerant functional bio-composite and biomimetic materials” AFOSR-FA9550-15-1-0009. Funded 2014-2017, USA 

·    Prepared research, presentations, and progress reports for the funding agent. 

2.  National Science and Technology Major Project supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China “Development of Fully Biodegradable Stents from Mg Alloys”. Funded for 2012-2015, China 

·    Assisted in preparing the grant proposal and wrote sections on alloy designs. 

3.  National Science Foundation of China “Synthesis and biocompatibility of nano-HAP coating/magnesium alloys for biomedical application” Project 2008CB617509. Funded for 2008-2010, China 

·    Conducted studies on magnesium alloys and prepared progress reports. 

MEDIA EXPOSURE 

1.学术前沿“天然生物材料及仿生研究”中南大学材料学院学术沙龙，2017年6月13日 

2.“方圆之间能负千钧：藏在羽毛杆中的秘密”国际仿生工程学会，2017年4月7日 

3.“方圆之间能负千钧：藏在羽毛杆中的秘密”X-MOL化学资讯平台，2017年4月4日 

4. “Strength of hair inspires new materials for body armor” UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, Jan 17, 2017 

http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/news/news_releases/release.sfe?id=2109 

5. “It’s all in the scale: pangolins inspire flexible armor” Materials Today, June 29, 2016 

http://www.materialstoday.com/biomaterials/news/pangolins-inspire-flexible-armor/ 

6. “Inspired by Nature – Advanced Engineering Designs” Advanced Science News, December 5, 2016 

http://www.advancedsciencenews.com/inspired-nature-advanced-engineering-designs/ 

7. “Researchers explain why feather shafts change shape when under stress” EurekAlert! The Global Source for Sceince News, December 12, 2015 

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-12/uoc--rew121216.php 

8. “Researchers explain why feather shafts change shape when under stress” ScienceDaily, December 12, 2015 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161212155948.htm 

TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP 

Teaching experience 

·    Teaching assistant for Chinese language taught by Lecturer Xiao Wang, undergraduate course, Chinese Studies Program at University of California, San Diego (Fall 2013, Winter and Spring 2014) 

·    Guest lecturer for NANO 252 “Biomaterials and Biomimetics” taught by Prof. Marc Meyers, graduate course, University of California, San Diego (2016 Winter) 

Mentored students 

·    Christian Bryan (Spring 2016) 

Undergraduate student at University of California, San Diego, USA 

Performed sample preparation and structural characterization of baleen 

·    Ana Beatriz Malheiros Piquet (Summer 2014) 

Undergraduate exchange student from Wayne State University at University of California, San Diego, USA 

Performed sample preparation and mechanical testings of feather shaft 

·    Yang Yu (Winter, Spring and Fall 2014) 

Graduate student at University of California, San Diego, USA  

Studied the hierarchical structure, mechanical and phase transformation of human hair 

·    Pengchao Zhao (Sept. 2011-Jun. 2012) 

Undergraduate student at Zhengzhou University, China 

Studied the structure and biocompatibility of biodegradable magnesium alloys 

·    Zhengkun Guo (Nov. 2011-Jun. 2012) 

Undergraduate student at Zhengzhou University, China 

Studied the structure and mechanical properties of biodegradable magnesium alloys 

·    Chuanxiang Ji (Nov. 2011-Jul. 2012) 

Undergraduate student at Zhengzhou University, China 

Performed manufacturing subrapidly-solidified magnesium alloys for medical applications 

SERVICE AND OUTREACH 

Academic Service 

·    Assistant organizer, the 6th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, Hawaii, USA, 2015 

·    Assistant organizer, the 2nd Symposium on Biomedical Materials, Zhengzhou, China, 2011 

Community Service and Outreach 

·    Volunteer, illustrated non-Newtonian fluid at San Diego Sci & Eng Expo; San Diego, 2014 

·    Academic exchange at Politecnico di Milano; Milano, Italy, 2010 

·    Advisor for No.1 Middle School Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 2008-2009 

·    Vice President and Director of Liaison Department of English Village, Zhengzhou, 2006-2008 

SIGNIFICANT COLLABORATORS 

1.Prof. Po-Yu Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. 

·    Editing the textbook “Biological Materials Science”. 

2.Prof. Horacio Espinosa, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA. 

·    Fracture toughness and dynamic behavior of pangolin scales. 

3.Prof. Steven Naleway, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA 

·    Bioinspired cellular structures from freeze casting. 

4.Prof. Jennifer Taylor, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA. 

·    Nanomechanical properties of feather shaft. 

5.Prof. Pablo Zavattieri, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, UAS. 

·    Modeling of feather shaft mechanics. 

6.Prof. Carlos Coimbra, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA. 

·    Structure and properties of Jarina seed, and the bioinspired systhesis 

7.Prof. David Parry, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. 

·    X-ray structural analysis on keratinous materials 

8.Dr. Junheng Gao, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK 

·    Biomaterials and light-weight alloys 

9.Prof. Bingfeng Wang, Zhongnan University, Changsha, China. 

·    Development of biomedical titanium alloys and ultrafine-grained stainless steels 

10.Dr. Zengqian Liu, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China 

·    Study of biological materials and the mechanical properties 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

1.      Student Member of The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS) 

2.      TMS Biomaterials Committee member 

3.      Member of the International Society of Bionic Engineering 

REVIEW AND EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES 

Scientific Reports – Reviewer (June 2017) 

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials – Reviewer (April 2017) 

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials – Reviewer (April 2016) 

Journal of Bionic Engineering – Reviewer (October 2015 x2) 

2016 TMS Meeting Proceedings – Reviewer (October 2015) 

Scientific Reports – Reviewer (August 2015)  

Journal of Materials Research and Technology – Reviewer (August 2015) 

Journal of Materials Research and Technology – Reviewer (October 2014 x2) 

Journal of Ornithology – Reviewer (March 2014) 

RESEARCH SKILLS (skill/equipment used) 

·    X-ray crystallography, structural analysis and imaging / Bruker X-ray instruments 

·    X-ray fluorescence / Bruker Tracer instruments 

·    Optical, Fluorescence microscopy and 3D light microscopy, biological sample staining / Axio Fluorescence Microscope, Keyence VHX1000 microscope 

·    Micro and Nano computed tomography and structural analysis / Xradia MicroXCT and XMReconstructor 

·    Scanning electron microscopy / Phillips XL30 ESEM, FEI SFEG UHR, Zeiss Sigma500 STEM. 

·    Transmission electron microscopy, sample imbedding, sectioning, and imaging / Leica Ultracut ultramicrotome, JEOL 1200 EX II TEM, FEI Technai Spirit TEM 

·    Clean room use and safety 

·    Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) / SDT Q600 TGA. 

·    Mechanical Testing / Instron 3342 and Instron 3367 Mechanical test machines. 

·    Miacroindentation and analysis / LECO M-400-H1. 

·    Nanoindenation and analysis / Nanovea Nanomechanical Tabletop Testing Machine 

·    Fracture toughness testing and analysis (ASTM E399, E1820, D6068) 

·    Finite element analysis / Abaqus, SolidWorks 

·    Computer programming and design/SolidWorks solid modeling, Auto CAD. 

·    Data analysis, statistical analysis and presentation/Matlab, Origin, Image J. 

·    Materials fabrication techniques / Freeze casting, Electrospinning, Vacuum-assisted infusion, and 3D printing 

·    Metallurgy / casting of magnesium alloys, subrapid solidification of metals 

·    Sample preparation / linear saws, sample mounting and polishing, critical point drying