Nanshu Lu is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin where she leads the Lu Research Group in the department of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics.[2] She also holds a courtesy appointment in the department of biomedical engineering.[3] Lu is recognized for her work on the integration of electronics into stretchable materials compatible with human tissue, for which she was named one of the Top 35 innovators under the age of 35 by the MIT Technology Review in 2012.[2]
Nanshu Lu | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Harvard University, Tsinghua University |
| Awards | NSF Career Award, MIT 35 Under 35 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Texas at Austin |
| Doctoral advisor | Zhigang Suo and Joost Vlassak |
Education edit
Nanshu Lu attended Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, graduating with a bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics in 2005. Lu earned her master's degree in applied physics in 2006[4] and her doctoral degree in 2009, both from Harvard University, at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). For her doctorate, she studied solid mechanics with Zhigang Suo and Joost Vlassak. She did postdoctoral work at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign where she was a Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2011, working with John A. Rogers.[4][5]
Career edit
Lu joined the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (ASE/EM) department at the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. There she leads the Lu Research Group in studying stretchable materials with bio-integrated electronics.[6][5]
Research edit
Lu has been recognized for her work on the “Flexoelectricity of Nanomaterials on Deformable Substrates.” By enhancing electromechanical coupling at a nanoscale level using flexoelectricity, mechanical action can be transformed into electrical impulses.[6]
One project which she co-lead developed a ballooncatheter, capable of monitoring heartbeats, pressure, and temperature, while inflating inside the body. The device can increase the safety of heart surgery.[5]
In another project, electronics were integrated into stretchable materials to create flexible silicone devices that attach to and mimic the texture and elasticity of skin. These have been referred to as "electronic skin" or "electronic tattoos". Instead of hard and brittle silicon chips, Lu created a flexible polymer substrate containing a mesh of nanoscale metallic ribbons. The resulting device, only 30 micrometers thick, can be printed onto a silicone patch that sticks to the skin without irritation. Sensors in the thin "electronic skin" monitor vital signs such as pulse, temperature, and vocalization. The devices have potential application in both medical monitoring and treatment.[2][5][7]
Awards edit
- 2015, Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Program Award[8][9]
- 2015, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Award[10][11]
- 2014, 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award[12]
- 2014, Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation[6]
- 2013, NetExplo Grand Prix, Paris, France[13]
- 2012, Top 35 innovators under the age of 35, MIT Technology Review[5]
- 2009, Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow[4]
References edit
- ^ Mazurenko, Fiona. "International Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Nanshu Lu". University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b c Jonietz, Erika (2013). "35 Innovators Under 35 Nanshu Lu, 29 Soft, flexible electronics bond to skin and even organs for better health monitoring". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Nanshu Lu Associate Professor". A. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Nanshu Lu Develops Body-Tissue-Friendly Electronics". Asian American. Goldsea. September 7, 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Nanshu Lu (Ph.D. '09), engineer of 'electronic tattoos,' named to TR35". Harvard News & Events. September 10, 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Nanshu Lu Receives NSF CAREER Award for Flexible, Wearable Electronics Research". University of Texas at Austin. March 31, 2014.
- ^ Moore, Charles (June 13, 2013). "UT Austin Assistant Professor Aims To Revolutionize Medical Monitoring With Electronic Tattoos". BioNews Texas. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Faculty Openings". University of Texas at Austin. May 12, 2015.
- ^ White, T. J. (April 30, 2015). "Department of the Navy Announces 2015 Young Investigators". Office of Naval Research. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Nanshu Lu Wins AFOSR Young Investigator Award to Develop Automated, Expandable Systems". University of Texas at Austin. January 27, 2015.
- ^ Air Force Office of Scientific Research (January 21, 2015). "AFOSR awards grants to 57 scientists and engineers through its Young Investigator Program". EurekaAlert. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Nanshu Lu Receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award". University of Texas at Austin. May 5, 2014.
- ^ "NetExplo : Grand prix pour le tatouage électronique". L'Usine Nouvelle. February 21, 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2017.