Congwang Ye
About Congwang Ye
Congwang Ye is a Research and Development Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in polymer microcapsules and emulsion systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive experience in encapsulation technologies.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Congwang Ye has been employed as a Research and Development Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2015. In this role, he focuses on the development of polymer microcapsules for various applications. His work includes determining suitable polymer blends to serve as shell materials for encapsulating target chemicals. This position allows him to apply his expertise in materials engineering to address complex challenges in the field.
Education and Expertise
Congwang Ye holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master's Degree in the same field from Purdue University from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science, particularly in the design and evaluation of polymer systems.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Congwang Ye worked at Purdue University as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2015. During this time, he conducted significant research on emulsion systems in microfluidics, focusing on the creation of monodispersed polymer microcapsules. His background includes extensive experience in identifying and adjusting the rheological properties of dispersion fluids to meet specific industrial requirements.
Research Projects and Contributions
During his doctoral studies at Purdue University, Congwang Ye worked on projects sponsored by PPG Industries, Inc. and the U.S. NAVAIR. His research involved designing emulsion systems and conducting evaluations of encapsulation efficiencies and chemical release rates of polymer microcapsules. These contributions highlight his ability to integrate academic research with practical applications in industry.