Posted on 06/07/2024 by ScienceFather Assoc Prof Dr. yang wei | Bioengineering | Best Researcher Award National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan 🔗 Professional Profiles Scopus Dr. Yang Wei 🧪 Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology 🏢 National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), Taipei, Taiwan 📧 wei38@ntut.edu.tw Research Interests 🌱 Mussel adhesive proteins Keratin hydrogel & nanoparticles Protein lubricants Experience 🎓 Associate Professor | Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology | NTUT, Taipei, Taiwan Assistant Professor | Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology | NTUT, Taipei, Taiwan Assistant Professor | Biomedical Engineering | Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan Assistant R&D Manager | AMED CO., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan Post-Doctoral Fellow | Bioengineering | U.C. Berkeley, CA, USA Post-Doctoral Fellow | Bioengineering | Clemson University, SC, USA R&D Engineer | Far Eastern Textile Limited, Hsinchu, Taiwan Education 📚 Ph.D. | Bioengineering | Clemson University, SC, USA (Advisor: Prof. Robert Latour) MS | Chemical Engineering | Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (Advisor: Prof. Syu, Mei-Jywan) BS | Chemical Engineering | Tung-Hai University, Taiwan (Advisor: Prof. Yang, Fan-Chiang) Bio Sketch 🌟 Dr. Yang Wei’s journey in bioengineering began at Tung-Hai University, where he was inspired by Dr. Fan-Chiang Yang’s research on Ganoderma in submerged cultures. His pursuit of innovative biomimetic materials led him through Cheng-Kung University, focusing on adsorbent design for protein separation under Dr. Mei-Jywan Syu’s mentorship. Dr. Wei earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Clemson University, exploring molecular structures and bioactivities of adsorbed proteins with Prof. Robert Latour. As a post-doctoral researcher at U.C. Berkeley and Clemson University, he advanced biophysical studies of mussel adhesive proteins and biomaterial surfaces. Now an Associate Professor at NTUT, Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Wei leads pioneering research: Bioinspired Adhesive Designs: Harnessing mussel foot proteins for adhesive materials. Sustainable Keratin Designs: Developing composite hydrogels from recycled keratins for enhanced properties. Surface Friction and Hydrophobicity: Investigating tear protein side chains’ impact on surface properties. Dr. Wei’s contributions in bioengineering promise transformative biomimetic technologies, shaping the future of sustainable materials. Publication Top Noted Rational design of keratin nanoparticles utilizing diverse hair protein fractions for controlled drug release Authors: Liu, L.-R., Huang, M.-C., Lee, Z.-J., Wei, Y. Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers Volume: 160 Pages: 105240 Year: 2024 The High Stability and Selectivity of Electrochemical Sensor Using Low-Cost Diamond Nanoparticles for the Detection of Anti-Cancer Drug Flutamide in Environmental Samples Authors: Baskaran, N., Prasanna, S.B., Lin, Y.-C., Chung, R.-J., Wei, Y. Journal: Sensors Volume: 24 Issue: 3 Pages: 985 Year: 2024 Overcoming the yield challenge of mussel foot proteins: Enhancing adhesion through metal ion-incorporated nanoparticles Authors: Baskaran, N., Wang, Y.-C., Tan, R.-J., Chung, R.-J., Wei, Y. Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces Volume: 229 Pages: 113479 Year: 2023 An in vitro analysis of the hemostatic efficacy of fibrinogen precipitation with varied keratin fraction compositions Authors: Chen, W.-C., Hsieh, N.-C., Huang, M.-C., Yu, J., Wei, Y. Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Volume: 243 Pages: 125255 Year: 2023 Study of polymethylmethacrylate/tricalcium silicate composite cement for orthopedic application Authors: Wei, Y., Baskaran, N., Wang, H.-Y., Nabilla, S.C., Chung, R.-J. Journal: Biomedical Journal Volume: 46 Issue: 3 Pages: 100540 Year: 2023 Assoc Prof Dr. yang wei | Bioengineering | Best Researcher Award