个人简介

Biosketch Dr. Pochan`s group is exploring vesicle, micelle and hydrogel formation in dilute aqueous systems of block polypeptides. This work is coupled with solid-state block polypeptide characterization and block polypeptide-protein blend morphology studies to establish the self-assembly rules for these novel synthetic materials. In addition, Dr. Pochan is studying the self-assembly of unique polymeric and organic-inorganic hybrid materials in bulk and for pattern formations in thin films. Other research interests focus on novel bulk structure and pattern formation via competing phase transitions in hybrid dentritic/linear polymer materials. Experimental techniques frequently used include small and wide angle x-ray and neutron scattering, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Awards •surnamed Fellow of the American Chemical Society, PMSE Division, 2013 •surnamed NextPower Distinguished Chair Professor, •National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, 2012 •surnamed Fellow of the American Physical Society, 2011 •John H. Dillon medal, Division of Polymer Physics, American Physical Society, 2007 •College of Engineering Outstanding Young Faculty Award, University of Delaware, 2006 •surnamed Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, 2005 •NSF Career award, 2004 – 2009 •DuPont Young Professor Grant, 2002 – 2005 (one of 8 total nationally, 13 total internationally) •Chair of 2009 Macromolecular Materials Gordon Research Conference •Appointed as Associate Editor for North America of Soft Matter published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, U.K., 2005.