Dr. Xuanhe Zhao

Professor

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Biography

Xuanhe Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on the development of soft material systems, solid mechanics, and addressing societal challenges in health and sustainability. Zhao leads the Zhao Lab, which aims to advance science and technology at the intersection of mechanics, materials, and biotechnology. The lab's significant contributions include the development of bioadhesives and ultrasound-based technologies, with notable achievements like the SanaHeal project that earned the 2023 Nature Spinoff Prize. Zhao has received numerous accolades, including the NSF CAREER Award and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher. He has extensive industry collaborations, with patents resulting in FDA-approved medical devices. Additionally, he has been involved in academia through various teaching roles and editorial positions in prestigious journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-02-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2020-02-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2014-09-01 — 2015-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2010-07-01 — 2014-09-01

Duke University • Durham, North Carolina

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

Awards

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Uncas Helen Whitaker Professorship

2024-07-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2023-11-01
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Nature Spinoff Prize

2023-06-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2022-11-01
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TIME Invention Award

2022-11-01
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Humboldt Research Award

2022-03-01
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George N. Hatsopoulos Faculty Fellow

2021-01-01
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Thomas J.R. Hughes Young Investigator Award

2020-11-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2018-11-01
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Materials Rising Star Award

2018-09-01
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Young Investigator Medal

2017-07-01
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Young Scientist Award

2017-02-01
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Extreme Mechanics Letters Young Investigator Award

2015-12-01
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Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professorship

2015-07-01
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Journal of Applied Mechanics Award

2015-02-01
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d'Arbeloff Career Development Chair

2014-07-01
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Hunt Faculty Scholar

2014-07-01
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Young Investigator Program Award

2014-04-01
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Arthur K. Doolittle Award

2014-02-01
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Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

2013-09-01
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Faculty Early Career Development Award

2012-12-01
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Early Career Researchers Award

2012-11-01
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Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Award

2011-11-01