Dr. Huajian Gao

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Biography

Professor Huajian Gao is a Walter H. Annenberg Professor Emeritus at Brown University, specializing in applied mechanics and engineering science. He obtained his B.S. from Xian Jiaotong University, M.S. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Gao has over 30 years of research experience and more than 300 publications. His research interests include Solid Mechanics, Nanomechanics, and Biomechanics, focusing on understanding the mechanical properties and behaviors of various materials and biological systems. His work involves exploring mechanics of thin films, hierarchical structures, biomimetic materials, and energy storage systems. Gao has received numerous awards, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Achievement Award and the NSF Young Investigator Award. He has held significant positions in several prestigious institutions, including serving as a faculty member at Stanford University and as the Director of the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research. His contributions span academic and practical applications, making him a notable figure in the field of mechanical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2006-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI, USA

Walter H. Annenberg Professor Emeritus in Engineering, focusing on applied mechanics and engineering science.

Director

2001-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Metals Research • Stuttgart, Germany

Led research in materials science and mechanical engineering.

Associate Professor

1994-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Promoted to full professor with tenure.

Awards

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Achievement Award

2015-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

1999-01-01
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Humboldt Research Fellowship

2011-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics