Dr. Sihong Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sihong Wang is an Associate Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago. His research focuses on developing biomimetic polymer electronics for bio-energy harvesting and interfacing with biological systems. Wang's work aims to create functional polymers and devices that merge advanced electronic and photonic properties with biomimetic mechanical and chemical properties, enabling long-term monitoring of health data through wearable and implantable devices. His research encompasses several key areas: human-interfaced biosensors, immune-compatible electronic polymers, stretchable optoelectronics, and neuromorphic computing for artificial intelligence applications. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals and more than 20,600 citations, he is recognized as a leading researcher in his field, boasting a Google Scholar H-index of 59. Wang is also credited as an inventor on 8 patents. His previous educational experiences include a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University and a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has received multiple awards recognizing his contributions, including the ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Early-Stage Investigator Award and the NSF CAREER Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-10-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Molecular Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — 2025-09-30

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Molecular Engineering.

Joint Appointee

2021-09-01 — Present

Argonne National Laboratory • Argonne, IL

Collaborating on research projects related to engineering.

Postdoctoral Scholar

2015-09-01 — 2018-09-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research in chemical engineering.

Awards

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ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Early-Stage Investigator Award

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Fellow International Association Advanced Materials

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NSF CAREER Award

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Highly Cited Researcher

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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

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Advanced Materials Rising Star Award

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iCANX Young Scientist Award

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