Chao Zhao

Chao Zhao

Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Develops drug delivery systems, biomaterials, medical devices, and novel therapeutics for disease treatment. A particular focus is on developing opioid alternatives for pain management

Location

Life Science Laboratories

240 Thatcher Road
Amherst, MA 01003
United States

N531

Links

Polymer chemistry, biomaterials, drug delivery, nanomedicine, pain management, disease treatments, and tissue engineering.

Education

  • PhD, University of Akron
  • MS in Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China
  • BE in Polymer Materials and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • ORED Award, Faculty and Staff Innovation Pitch Competition, University of Alabama, 2024
  • ChBE Outstanding Research Impact Award, University of Alabama, 2022
  • Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators, 2021
  • RGC Level 1 Award, University of Alabama
  • Prestigious ChemStress Award, College of Engineering University of Akron, 2013
  • UASIS Outstanding Student Research Award, Univeristy of Akron, 2013
  • Dean's Graduate Fellowship Award, University of Akron, 2011 & 2012
  • Outstanding Graduate Research Award, University of Akron, 2010
  • Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant Scholarships, University of Akron, 2009-2013
  • Second-class Scholarship for Excellent Students, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2003
  • First-class Scholarship for Excellent Students, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2003