July 2019

I was invited to give a presentation on my work regarding kirigami-inspired materials for adhesion control at the 2019 Science of Adhesion Gordon Research Seminar, South Hadley, Massachusetts. I was selected as the 2021 Science of Adhesion GRS chair.
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I truly enjoyed learning new information from fellow researchers in various fields of adhesion science and engineering. I learned about ice adhesion, electroadhesion, biological adhesives to name a few. I also appreciate the friendly environment throughout the conference. I met a lot of like minded individuals who have an immense thirst for knowledge. Through lively discussions, we were able to figure out challenges in adhesion research. 

Jun. 2019

Michael and I participated in the 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (NTFA) event held in Minnesota. NTFA is an event for faculty members, who are getting funded by 3M, to congregate and share academic work. Each faculty member is allowed to bring one student. My professor invited me to come with him to this event.  I appreciate the opportunity to be able to participate in the event and meet more people from 3M. 

We presented our work regarding how to spatially control adhesion using a Kirigami technique. This event allowed us the opportunity to build and strengthen our connections with 3Mers. We are looking forward to fostering meaningful interactions between 3M and Iowa State and have collaboration opportunities in the future.

Apr. 2019

My paper on hybrid kirigami metamaterials is selected as one of the Top 100 Most-Read Materials Science articles in Scientific Reports for 2018. 
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Mar. 2019

A collaboration work on Cancer Cell Migration with Dr. Schneider is published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.

Interestingly, many studies have shown that cancer cells can sense and respond to how stiff or soft the extracellular matrix (ECM) is that surrounds them. The areal/volumic stiffness map can inhibit and promote the cancer cell migration. We explored the role of surface chemistry at the soft-stiff interface to control the local stiffness of 3D collagen gel structures and cancer cell migration.  This method enables  independent control of stiffness without affecting intrinsic gel properties, which is potentially useful for rigorous research on cell behaviors in confined ECM.  Here, we found that although surface chemistry and gel thickness jointly tune the gel matrix stiffness, only the thickness controls cell migration speeds. This suggests that there could be additional mechanism that links between the ECM stiffness and cell migration behaviors. 

Feb. 2019

A collaboration work on Soft Material Deformation Sensor with Dr. Reuel is published in Advanced Materials Technologies. 

​We have developed a kirigami-inspired stretchable resonant sensor to wirelessly monitor water flow in a closed tube. Here we have systematically studied the relation between a shift in resonant frequency and several parameters such as material, geometry, and loading conditions.  This potentially could  be a cost-effective strategy to detect deformation of diverse media in the fields of mechanical, civil, and materials engineering. 
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Feb. 2019

I gave an oral presentation on my work regarding kirigami membranes at the 2019 Adhesion Society Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina. 

In recognition of a dozen of pioneering scientists such as Alan Gent, the organization was established in 1978 by acknowledging that interdisciplinary aspects of adhesion issues be discussed in a well-defined forum.  The Adhesion Society promotes the advancement of the science, engineering, and technology of the adhesion and contributes to the well-being of humanity. 
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Feb. 2019

I was elected as member of Iowa State Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS). I act as a sole representative of the department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) to address issues and concerns that undergraduate and graduate students are facing. 

I will coordinate with Materials Research Society (MRS) and departmental administration to discuss important but unspoken agendas through active discussions and meetups. My ultimate goal is to help MSE students achieve their potential to the fullest extent possible on graduation and flourish in this world as proud alumni of Iowa State MSE.
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Jan. 2019

I was elected as member of Iowa State International Student Council’s (ISC) Outreach and Advocacy Committee. The goal of the Outreach and Advocacy Committee is to provide support and assistance to international students.

I will coordinate with International Student Advisory and International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)  to address the issues and concerns of international students. I will act as a liaison between the organizations and international students to effectively communicate issues and concerns to the appropriate organizations. I will be working directly with the students to ensure that issues and concerns are properly addressed and resolved by the organizations involved in a timely manner. 
 
The Outreach and Advocacy Committee plans to hold workshops that will prepare the international students for their future in the workforce. This includes planned workshops on how to successfully gain employment in the US, preparing for job interviews and other training opportunities for personal growth.
 
The committee will also hold events that will foster communication between domestic and international students of Iowa State University. 
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Jan. 2019

I participated as a Team Helper in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL). FIRST LEGO League is an international program created by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO to get children interested and excited about science, technology and engineering.  A new challenge is released each year, engaging teams in hands-on robotic designs and scientific research. 

Teams have three months to design, program and build their robot, and prepare a presentation regarding the challenge theme. For more information about FLL, please visit their official website. 
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Jan. 2019

I was honored to be this year's recipient of the Melba and Karl Gschneidner Go for the Gold Award! The award, presented by the Materials Science and Engineering department, was established by senior metallurgist Karl Gschneidner, Jr., in 2008. 

It is given annually to an MSE student who have the most exciting, breakthrough research in  a calendar year. 
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Oct. 2018

My website,dohgyuhwang.com, is established. I will be posting what I am passionate about in my life, such as research work and outreach activities.