Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering

Yizheng Cao

Yizheng Cao
Senior Scientist, Materials Science
Albany Molecular Research Inc., USA

Biography

Dr. Yizheng Cao received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Nanjing University (China), and Ph.D. degree in Materials Engineering from Purdue University (USA). Dr. Cao is a recipient of the HIVE 100 Award for his pioneering research of cellulose nanocrystal reinforced cementitious materials. Dr. Cao currently holds the position of Senior Scientist, Materials Science at Albany Molecular Research Inc.. He leads a variety of research projects spanning a wide scope of materials science, funded by National Institutes of Health, Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences etc..

Research Interest

Nano-composites, sustainable and biodegradable materials, solid state particulate materials, advanced characterization methods for nano-materials