Material Scientist Haifeng Yu recently joined the College of Engineering (COE) Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Before joining COE, he was a specially appointed associate professor in Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan. He received his Ph.D. degree from Tsinghua University in 2003.

Yu’s research interests include photo-responsive liquid crystals, light-triggered photonics, nanotechnology and self-organization. He has authored three books and published over 40 papers on various peer-reviewed journals.

About the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
MSE’s faculty background derives from multidisciplinary combinations of physics, chemistry, life sciences, medical sciences, energy, information sciences, etc. as it attempts to combine science with engineering and mold them into a meaningful and useful entity for the betterment of humanity. The department hopes to achieve this goal through the introduction of innovative education schemes, the development of breakthrough research and technologies, and frequent dissemination of technical information. Active research areas include Nano-materials and Micro-nano Devices, New Energy Materials and Devices, Biomedical Materials and Devices, and Polymers and Composite Materials.