Shang Gao

Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenyang, China

Education

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2021
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2017

Research Focus

Foams are utilized as an intermediate structure to generate macroporous properties in many well-established applications including thermal insulating materials. Coalescence and disproportionation induced foam instability arises from the high energy associated with the gas–liquid interface. Additional amphiphilic surfactant molecules, and colloidal particles can partially delay such instability by reducing the gas–liquid interfacial energy. My research focuses on understanding the stabilization mechanisms of particle stabilized foams and their interfacial and rheological properties in textile fabrication industry. I aim to quantify the coalescence phenomena of stable foams investigating on single bubble technique, Dynamic Thin-film Interferometry (DFI). The influences of particles on the entrainment of air and the consequent formation of foams, as well as the particle distributions are experimentally explored.
Outside research, I enjoy shopping in traditional Chinese herb stores, cooking, and exploring different styles of foods. Also, I enjoy reading mystery novels and watching their drama adaptions, from murder fictions Agatha Christie to Honkaku Keigo Higashino.