Xiaomian Yang
- Program Year: 1
- Academic Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Field of Study: Polymer Physics
- Academic Advisor: Martin Bazant
- Practicum(s): Practicum Not Yet Completed
- Degree(s):
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 2024
Summary of Research
Xiaomian is interested in conducting research for a fundamental understanding of materials for sustainability and clean energy. Currently, she is investigating the scaling laws of reversible polymer networks near the gel-point using molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations. Revealing the exponents that govern the molecular behaviors and how they relate to the strength and flexibility of polymer networks can inform novel designs of recyclable thermosetting polymers. In graduate school, Xiaomian hopes to continue computational research on polymers. She will collaborate closely with experimentalists to develop theories guiding material designs for sustainability and clean energy technologies.Awards
NSF GRFP (2024)Barry Goldwater Scholarship (2023)
Tau Beta Pi (TBP) Engineering Honor Society (2023)
Stanford CURIS Fellowship (2021)