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Allison L. Chau

Graduate Researcher (2019-2023)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023-2024)
Materials Department
Next Position: Scientist in Prof. Esther Amstad's group at EPFL
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Education

2023, Ph.D., Materials, University of California, Santa Barbara

2019, B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Purdue University

Awards

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, CSEP Mentor Leadership Fellow, Connie Frank Medical Fellowship

Research

My research focuses on tuning the mechanical and tribological properties of hydrogels through polymerization conditions and external stimuli (e.g., light, pH, temperature).