Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bing Yu | Thermoplastic Elastomers | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
Bing Yu is an associate professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, specializing in the design and development of functional elastomer materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2015, under the guidance of Prof. Xuesong Jiang and Prof. Jie Yin. Following his Ph.D., he worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Yue Zhao’s group at the University of Sherbrooke. With over 50 publications in prestigious journals, his research has contributed significantly to the fields of elastomer materials and nanocomposites. His innovative work explores thermoplastic elastomers, 3D printing technologies, and the development of smart wearable devices.
Profile
Education
Bing Yu completed his Ph.D. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2015, under the mentorship of Professors Xuesong Jiang and Jie Yin. His doctoral research focused on the interaction of amphiphilic polymers with guest molecules, particularly selective adsorption. He later worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Prof. Yue Zhao’s lab at the University of Sherbrooke, where his work contributed to developing new materials with advanced properties. Bing Yu’s research blends material science with applied engineering, and his academic journey has equipped him with deep knowledge in polymer chemistry, elastomers, and nanocomposite systems.
Research Focus
Dr. Bing Yu’s research centers on the design, preparation, and application of functional elastomer materials with advanced properties. His primary interests include the development of thermoplastic elastomers based on reversible crosslinking for recycling and reprocessing, functional modifications for silicone elastomers in wearable devices, and the creation of elastomer composites with unique photo-responsive and shape-memory behaviors. Additionally, his work involves the preparation of block and graft polymers and nanocomposites, enhancing the compatibility of silicone elastomers for various industrial applications. His contributions to 3D printing technologies aim to revolutionize manufacturing for flexible, durable materials.
Publications
- Polyurethane-polysiloxane copolymer for TPU/MVQ blends 🧪🧴 (2023)
- Ultralight, flexible metal foil/polymer sandwich composites for EMI shielding 🔧🛡️ (2023)
- Photochromic polyurethane coatings with self-healing behavior 🎨🔬 (2023)
- Silicone elastomer for digital light processing 3D printing 🖨️✨ (2023)
- Janus particle compatibilizer for immiscible polymer blends 🧬🔄 (2023)
- Shape memory elastomer with amphiphilic hybrid Janus particles 🧠🔧 (2022)
- Self-healable silicone elastomer with light-triggered actuator 🌞🛠️ (2022)
- Self-healable silicone elastomer with coordination and ionic bonds 💧⚡ (2021)
- UV reconfigurable shape memory polyurethane with high recovery ratio 🌞🌀 (2021)
- Hybrid Janus particle for polyurethane/silicone elastomer blends 🔄🌍 (2021)