Christina Tang
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Engineering West Hall, Room 406, Richmond, VA, United States
Bio
Dr. Tang’s research focuses on spinning liquid crystals into fibers that change color at different temperatures. Dr. Tang aims to develop smart fabrics made of soft, lightweight and elastic materials that could be used in clothing, such as camouflage, or for other applications such as detecting the presence of a pathogen.
Education
Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University 2014
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering North Carolina State University 2012
B.Sc. General Engineering Harvey Mudd College 2007
Area(s) of Expertise
Smart Polymer Materials
Polymer Processing
Hybrid Materials
Catalysis/Biocatalysis
Nanotechnology
Biomaterials
Rheology
Groups
Honors and Awards
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award