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Rizhi Wang’s research interests encompass three main areas within materials engineering: biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomimetics. His biomaterials research focuses on surface and interfacial issues that are common in biomaterials systems, developing novel surface designs and processing techniques for metal implants. Currently, his research on wear mechanisms and wear mechanics of biomaterials is underway. In biomechanics, the research is built upon understanding the deformation and fracture mechanisms of bone and related materials, such as teeth, particularly in the context of nanocomposites. The goal is to generate a clear picture of the structures, starting from the nanometer scale, and to investigate how natural biological materials like bone are adapted for complex dynamic mechanical functions. His studies in biomimetics, also referred to as bio-inspired materials design and processing, include investigations into the structure formation processes of biologically formed materials, with a focus on the morphology, ultrastructure, and mechanics of biological interfaces, based on novel surface interface designs that have been developed.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Conducting research and teaching in areas of materials engineering, including biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomimetics.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.