Ziqiu Wang

Experience

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  Beijing University of Chemical Technology

  Aug 2008 - May 2011

  Research Assistant
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  The University of Akron

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Develop and validate methods for tests of various samples, including biomolecules, polymers, colloids, ceramics, biomolecules, etc. in size, shape, distribution and structure.• Synthesize featured polymer matrices by nature (e.g. collagen) or synthetic polymers (e.g. • polypeptides)• Synthesize inorganic crystals with specific size and morphology with controlled nucleation and crystal growth mediated by biomolecules (e.g. amino acids, proteins, peptides).• Design bio-inspired composite/hybrid materials and evaluate their performances such as mechanical properties and biocompatibility.• Explore the structure-property relationship of biomolecules and verify the active ingredients for pre-formulation in pharmaceutical applications.• Design and fabricate biomolecules and conduct in vitro preclinical tests on biomaterials.• Analyze surface chemistry. e.g. surface topography; surface composition; surface corrosion; surface wetting; adsorption of water; configurations of macromolecules on surfaces. • Elucidate the mechanisms at biomolecule-mineral interfaces for biomineralization Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2016

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
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  National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2021

  Work at Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research (operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.)

  • Scientist II, Center for Molecular Microscopy

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Scientist, Electron Microscopy Core Facility

    Oct 2016 - Jan 2021
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  Moderna

  Dec 2021 - now

  Sr. Manager, Electron Microscope