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Bio: I received my B.Eng. and M.Eng from the Harbin Institute of Technology. I further obtained my Ph.D. in Professor Wenxin Wang’s group at University College Dublin, including a stay in Professor Jeremiah A. Johnson’s group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I completed my postdoctoral training in Professor Samir Mitrigotri’s group at Harvard University. I joined the faculty in Bioengineering at The University of Texas at Dallas in August 2023.

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Bio: I hold my bachelor’s degree from Sharif University of Technology. During my undergraduate years, I worked in the Polymer lab under the supervision of Prof Ali Pourjavadi. Currently, I am a member of the Gao lab to pursue my desirable Ph.D. journey. I have a keen interest in learning new skills, working out, and enhancing my entrepreneurial skills.

Bio: I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Jinan University, China, and finished my MSc at the National University of Singapore. I was working to design a genetically encoded GTP metabolic biosensor for my MSc capstone project under the supervision of Prof. Thorsten Wohland and Dr. Cathleen Teh. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in Gao lab to investigate the role of platelet-like materials in hemostasis and other diseases. I am good at Chinese calligraphy and enjoy traveling in my spare time.

I am a freshman undergraduate currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry at UTD. I joined the Gao lab because of my interest in the mechanics and applications of drug delivery via hydrogel construction. In my free time, I enjoy working out, reading science fiction, and listening to music.

Hello! My name is Sihao and I go by Eric. I am an undergraduate student in the biomedical engineering department, and I’m also on the pre-med track. I enjoy learning different topics related to healthcare and human body, and I plan to go to medical school after I graduate. I love watching movies, and I like playing tennis.

My name is Sai, and I am an undergraduate student studying Neuroscience on the Research track. I love learning about the fields of Neuropharmacology and Neuroplasticity, and plan to pursue Oncology research upon graduation. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and watching TV.

My name is William, and I am an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology on the pre-health track. I joined the Gao Lab to pursue my interest in studying drug delivery methodologies. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, playing tennis, and watching anime.

As an undergraduate biomedical engineer with a desire to pursue an MD/PhD program, I am particularly interested in the field of regeneration, rejuvenation, and senescence, with a goal to someday achieve biological immortality. I am very adventurous and have a passion for learning new things. In my leisure, namely, I enjoy reading, calisthenics, martial arts, playing chess, cooking, playing piano, and working on some fun personal projects, among many other hobbies. I can’t wait to see what amazing new things we will accomplish together!

Hi! I’m Dhvani Sharma, currently pursuing a B.S. in Healthcare Studies as an undergraduate student. Upon graduation, I hope to attend dental school or continue research. The intricacies of the human body never cease to amaze me. Through Gao Lab, I get a chance to explore biomaterials and their applications in hemorrhage control. Beyond academics and research, I love to dance, watch TV shows, and cook. 

In short, I’m a proud Colombian, a natural dreamer, a driven learner, a hands-on researcher, a polyglot, and, dare I say, a bit of a comedian. Life has shown me that it’s not just about what you know; it’s about the impact that knowledge can have on a community. Although my background is in developing optimized fMRI protocols, and machine learning focused on sequence design and motion correction at the UTSW Biomedical Imaging Research Lab (BiMIR), I utterly believe that research is a holistic endeavor. As such, before pursuing my dream of earning a PhD, I joined the Gao Lab to gain experience in a wet lab setting and to seek all the mentorship I can from my colleagues and Dr. Gao.

Hello! My name is Tiffany, and I’m currently an undergraduate pursuing a B.S in Biomedical Engineering. I’m very excited to gain more research and lab skills, as well as learning more about targeted drug delivery! I hope that the skills I gain in this lab will aid me in industry post-graduation. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, 3D modeling, and going on adventures with my friends and my dog.

Hello, my name is Anagha Murthy, and I am currently a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering along with a fast-track degree in Systems Engineering. What I plan on doing after my graduation is either pursuing research or entering the industry. Within research, I like researching drug delivery therapies. In my free time, my hobbies include doing karate, playing disc golf and ultimate frisbee, watching TV shows, baking, rock climbing, and reading.