Prof. Yongcong Fang ,Tsinghua University,China
Fang Yongcong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, where he also completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Wei Sun. His research focuses on 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering, with notable publications in Advanced Materials, Biofabrication, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Fang’s awards include the Beijing Science and Technology Association’s Young Talent Promotion Award and the Tsinghua Alumni Scholarship. His academic roles include serving as a Youth Committee Member for the Additive Manufacturing Branch of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering and as a Guest Editor for journals such as Micromachines and Polymers. Fang has led multiple significant research projects funded by entities such as the National Key Research and Development Plan and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, focusing on advancing 3D bioprinting technologies and engineering complex tissues. His recent work includes studies on vascularized hepatic tissues, conductive nerve guidance conduits, and patient-specific cancer models
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Suitability for the “Best Researcher” Award
Fang Yongcong is a distinguished candidate for the “Best Researcher” award based on several key factors that highlight his exceptional contributions to the field of mechanical engineering and bioprinting.
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Fang Yongcong earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University, where he conducted his research under the guidance of Professor Wei Sun.
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Fang Yongcong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, where he is actively involved in both research and teaching, particularly in the fields of 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. He has led several major research projects funded by prestigious entities such as the National Key Research and Development Plan and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His research focus includes the development of vascularized hepatic tissues, conductive nerve guidance conduits, and patient-specific cancer models.
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Awards:
Fang Yongcong has received notable accolades, including the Beijing Science and Technology Association’s Young Talent Promotion Award and the Tsinghua Alumni Scholarship. He actively contributes to the academic community as a Youth Committee Member for the Additive Manufacturing Branch of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering and serves as a Guest Editor for several journals, including Micromachines and Polymers.
Publication Top Notes:
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“Expanding Embedded 3D Bioprinting Capability for Engineering Complex Organs with Freeform Vascular Networks”
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“3D Printed Conductive Multiscale Nerve Guidance Conduit with Hierarchical Fibers for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration”
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“3D Bioprinted GelMA-Nanoclay Hydrogels Induce Colorectal Cancer Stem Cells Through Activating Wnt/Ī²-Catenin Signaling”
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“3D Printing of Cell-Laden Microgel-Based Biphasic Bioink with Heterogeneous Microenvironment for Biomedical Applications”
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“3D-Printed Bioresorbable Stent Coated with Dipyridamole-Loaded Nanofiber for Restenosis Prevention and Endothelialization”