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Research interests
Dispersion, separation, and directed self-assembly of nanomaterials, surface engineering of nanomaterials with precise functionalities for biomedical applications, including biosensing and imaging, liquid crystalline phase behavior and rheology of nanomaterials, the relationship of structure-processing-property of nanomaterials
Teaching interests
Fluid Mechanics, Rheology, Carbon Nanotubes: Properties, Processing, and Applications
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, Ph.D., Liquid Crystalline Phase Behavior and Fiber Spinning of Double-Stranded DNA Stabilized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions , Auburn University
… → 2012
Chemical Engineering, M.S., Properties of Rubber Composites Filled by Modified Carbon Blacks, Myongji University
… → 2008
Chemical Engineering, B.S., Synthesis of Cerasome Forming Organic-Inorganic Vesicular Nanohybrids, Dalian Nationalities University
… → 2006
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Teaching
Service
- 16 Professional Service
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Biomaterials Day Post Competition Judge
Ao, G. (Participant)
2025Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Co-chair for NT’24 Macromaterials Symposium
Ao, G. (Participant)
2023 → …Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Boron Nitride Nanotubes Assist the Self-Assembly of Spherical Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Shells of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Water
Larson, T. L., Heppe, B. J., Flavel, B. S., Krupke, R. & Ao, G., May 19 2026, In: Langmuir. 42, 19, p. 13469-13477 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbon Nanotube-Amplified Optical Macro-Glycoligands for Probing Proteins
Ao, G., Sun, X.-L., Kheil, J. & Heppe, B. J., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Carbon Nanotube-Amplified Optical Macro-Glycoligands for Proteins Interactions
Ao, G., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Closing Panel: Addressing Real World Challenges in High Performance Ceramic Material
Ao, G., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Engineering Chemistry at the Nanoscale
Ao, G., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Manufacturing Mechanically Robust Photonic Liquid Crystal Shells
Ao, G. (PI)
05/18/26 → …
Project: Research
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Multimodality Optical Glyconanoprobes for Interrogating Siglecs
Ao, G. (PI)
05/1/26 → …
Project: Research
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Bioprinted Tissue Scaffolds with Schwann Cell Density Gradients and Electrical Conductivity for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Ao, G. (CoPI)
01/1/25 → …
Project: Research
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Developing Innovative Surface Coatings for Multifunctional Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) Used for Planetary Exploration
Ao, G. (CoI)
07/1/24 → …
Project: Research