Major in Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University.
My research interests are the self-assembly behavior of soft materials and biomaterials.
Currently, I am applying for Ph. D. program to study in these fields.
My previous researches focus on the synthesis and characterization of polymer materials, including conductive polymers and bio-polymers.
Coffee addictive, Travel-lover, Beginning Poppin dancer.
Ph. D.
城市,TW
thomasyu5113@gmail.com
Thesis topic:
"cellulose-nanofiber/polypeptide composite hydrogel for nerve regeneration"
Advisor:
Professor Wei-Fang Su
I proposed a composite hydrogel system, combining cellulose-nanofiber and synthetic polypeptide, for nerve tissue engineering. I investigated the mechanical properties, microstructure, and the cytotoxicity of these gels. Then, I studied the composition effect on the properties of these hydrogels and proposed a model to illustrate the hydrogels formation and their properties in this system.
Project topic:
"N-type conducting polymer for organic light-emitting diode"
Advisor:
Dr. Yu-Chieh Pao
The precursor of N-type conducting polymer was synthesized via the amine boc-protection and the Suzuki-coupling reaction, and I optimized the reaction conditions with the highest yield.
Project topic:
"Alternating conducting copolymer synthesis for organic photovoltaics"
Advisor:
Professor Wei-Fang Su
With a Ph. D. candidate's suggestion, I modified tetra ethylene glycol into a precursor for the alternating conducting copolymer. I learned about the basics of organic synthesis and practiced them during this project.
Master project in Professor Wei-Fang Su' lab
2nd place in presentation competition in 2018 Annual Meeting of Formosa Association Regenerative Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
2019
“Nanocomposite of polypeptide hydrogels: synthesis, fabrication, morphology, and mechanical properties”, T. Y. Yu, Tin Han Lin, Ming Chung Wu, and Wei Fang Su, European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, Nice, France (poster)
“Crystallinity and Physical Properties of Polyurethane-urea/ Cellulose Blend Electrospun Fiber Scaffolds and Drop Casted Film”, Y. K. Tseng, C. A. Chen, T. Y. Yu, M. C. Wu and W. F. Su, Annual Meeting of the Polymer Society, Tainan, Taiwan (poster)
2018
“Promoting the Maturation and Growth of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC)- Derived Retina Ganglion Cells Using Glutamate- Containing Biocompatible Scaffolds”, P. Y. She, Y. Y. Chung, T. Y. Yu, W. F. Su, D. C. Chen, Annual Meeting of Formosa Association Regenerative Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
Major in Materials Science and Engineering
Undergraduate project in Professor Wei-Fang Su' lab
2013 Street dance club
2013, 2015, 2016 Materials Science and Engineering high school student summer camp
2015 Volunteer for winter camp for the aboriginal elementary students in Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan