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Shaoting Lin earned his Ph.D. degree in 2019 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with his M.S. degree in 2013 and B.S. degree in 2010 from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on understanding the processing-structure-property relationships in soft materials, leading to the invention of versatile high-performing soft materials for diverse engineering applications. Notably, he has explored mechanically-trained artificial muscles that resist crack propagation by utilizing aligned nanofibrils. This innovative toughening mechanism is similar to that found in skeletal muscles. His work has been published in various esteemed journals, showcasing his contributions to the field of material science and engineering, particularly in fatigue-resistant hydrogels and their mechanical training methodologies.
Department of Psychology