Prof. Haocheng Quan | Materials |Best Researcher Award
Prof. Haocheng Quan, Nanjing University, China
Dr. Haocheng Quan , an Associate Professor at Nanjing University
, is a leading researcher in bioinspired materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. With over a decade of academic and research experience, his work bridges biology and engineering, focusing on sustainable solutions
and innovative biomedical applications
. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California, San Diego
, and advanced bioinspired designs during his postdoctoral research at INM β Leibniz Institute in Germany
. Dr. Quanβs groundbreaking contributions to bioinspired structural materials and mechanics have been featured in prestigious journals like Nature Reviews Materials
.
Professional Profile:
Suitability Summary for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Haocheng Quan
Dr. Haocheng Quan is a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional contributions to bioinspired materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. His work is a perfect blend of scientific innovation and practical application, addressing critical challenges in sustainability, biomedical engineering, and wearable technologies. With his advanced academic background and cutting-edge research, Dr. Quan has established himself as a global thought leader in bioinspired materials science.
Education and Experience
Education:
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, UC San Diego (2019)
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, UC San Diego (2015)
B.E. in Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, China (2013)
Experience:
Associate Professor, Nanjing University, China (Dec 2023 β Present)
Postdoctoral Researcher, INM β Leibniz Institute, Germany (Feb 2020 β Jul 2023)
Professional Development
Dr. Quanβs professional journey reflects his dedication to bioinspired innovation . At Nanjing University, he mentors students and leads pioneering research in bioinspired structural and functional materials
. During his postdoctoral tenure at INM β Leibniz Institute, he focused on gecko-inspired adhesion technologies
, kirigami-inspired microstructures
, and bioinspired stinger designs
. His work combines biomechanics and materials science to create sustainable solutions
for biomedical applications
and wearable technologies
. With a collaborative spirit
, he continues to expand the horizons of engineering inspired by natureβs remarkable strategies
.
Research Focus
Dr. Quanβs research explores the fascinating intersection of biology and engineering . He specializes in the mechanics of biological materials
, bioinspired adhesion systems
, and actuation technologies for sustainable applications
. His innovative studies include gecko-inspired dry adhesives
, bioinspired microneedles
, and kirigami-based designs
. Dr. Quan is particularly interested in wearable electronics for health monitoring
, optical properties of biological materials
, and active defense mechanisms in natural systems
. His work demonstrates a commitment to developing multifunctional, sustainable solutions for medical, technological, and structural challenges
.
Awards and Honors
Featured Researcher in Nature Reviews Materials and Advanced Functional Materials.
Co-author of over 20 high-impact publications
.
First/Co-corresponding Author in multiple leading journals
.
Recognized Speaker at international conferences like TMS Annual Meeting
.
Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship for groundbreaking work at INM β Leibniz Institute
.
Publication Top Notes:
βThe shape of Natureβs stingers revealedβ by H. Quan, X. Liang, X. Zhang, R.M. McMeeking, and E. Arzt, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (2024), cited by 5. 
