Biography:

Dr. Ze Gong, professor in the Department of Modern Mechanics at USTC. He earned his Ph.D from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 2017. He had postdoctoral training in the Center for Engineering Mechanobiology (CEMB) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) from 2017-2022. Dr. Gong’s research group studies the topics at the interface of cells and biomaterials, focusing on cell mechano-sensing and mechano-transduction by integrating theoretical tools with experiments. His work has been published in Nat. Mater., PNAS, Nat. Commun., Cell Rep., ACS Nano., JMPS, etc., and related findings have been reported by Science Daily, F1000Prime, and the websites of HKU and UPENN.

Research Interest:

Biomechanics, 3D Bioprinting, Mechanobiology

What You Can Expect in the Project:

During the internship, students will work on a cutting-edge project focused on 3D bioprinting for angiogenesis. This includes designing and fabricating vascularized tissue models, optimizing bio-ink formulations for endothelial cells, and analyzing the formation of capillary-like structures. The project aims to advance the understanding of mechano-transduction behind vascularization in tissue engineering.

Desired skill and background:

Background in bioengineering or related fields with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.