Dr. Quansan Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Quansan Yang is currently an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. His research focuses on the intersection of molecules, materials, and devices, with an emphasis on developing new materials that can address complex biological questions. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University in 2016 and went on to receive his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2021, working under Professor John Rogers. Following his Ph.D., he became a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he is gaining further experience in advanced materials research in the labs of Professors Edward S. Boyden and Peter T.C. He emphasizes the importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders in the fields of materials science and engineering. His work has been published in various prestigious journals, contributing significantly to the fields of biomaterials, bioelectronics, and sustainable materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducting research in advanced materials and their applications.

Awards

#40

Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40

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MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Science

Courses

MSE 170 Fundamentals of Materials Science MSE 322 Kinetics of Microstructural Evolution

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.