Biography:

Prof. Liangbin Li received his Ph.D. from Sichuan University in 2000. After postdoctoral work at FOM-Institute and Delft University of Technology (2000-2004), he then joined Unilever Food as a material scientist. Since 2006, he has been a professor at the USTC, leading the Soft Matter Group. He has served as an Associate Editor for Macromolecules since 2018. he has published over 300 papers in academic journals such as Chemical Reviews, Macromolecules, Journal of Rheology, and Soft Matter.

Research Interest:

Polymer Processing Physics
Polymer Film
Flow-Induced Crystallization

What You Can Expect in the Project:

Students will explore polymer physics, focusing on structure evolution during polymer film processing. Activities include: 1) Learning polymer properties and film processing; 2) Designing experiments using rheometers and in-situ scattering devices to observe structure change; 3) Analyzing stress effects on phase transitions; 4) Assisting in reports and data analysis. Through hands-on practice, students will master core methods and build a foundation for future research.

Desired skill and background:

1. Background: Bachelor’s/master’s in polymer materials, chemistry, or physics, with knowledge of polymer fundamentals.
2. Skills: Lab experience; familiarity with rheometers, microscopes, or scattering devices preferred.