Dr. Quansan Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Quansan Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. His research focuses on the intersection of molecules, materials, and devices, aiming to develop new molecules and materials that can integrate with biological systems. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University in 2016 and received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2021, where he worked under Prof. John Rogers. Following his doctoral studies, he became a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2021 to 2024, collaborating with prominent faculty such as Profs. Edward S. Boyden and Peter T.C. He has published extensively in reputable journals, addressing critical advancements in bioresorbable materials and soft electronics, contributing significantly to the fields of biomaterials and device integration. Quansan strives to educate and mentor future leaders in science and engineering, emphasizing the importance of innovative research in addressing contemporary challenges in materials science and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducting advanced research in the fields of bioresorbable materials and soft electronics.

Awards

#40

Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40

2025-01-01
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MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35

2023-01-01
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Forbes 30 Under 30 Science

2023-01-01

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.