Yanping He
About Yanping He
Yanping He is a PhD candidate in the Micromanipulation Research Group at the University of Birmingham, specializing in nanotechnology encapsulation and surface chemistry.
Title and Current Position
Yanping He is a PhD Candidate in the Micromanipulation Research Group at the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on interactions between perfume microcapsules and fabric surfaces, a project conducted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble in Belgium.
Previous Work Experience
Yanping He has an extensive background in research roles. In 2013, she worked as a Research Assistant at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for one month. She also had a five-month tenure as a Research Assistant at Procter & Gamble in 2011, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Educational Background
Yanping He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Prior to this, she completed her Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at South China University of Technology, studying from 2007 to 2009. Her academic research included a focus on the polymerization of acrylate emulsion and the production of re-dispersible emulsion powders, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Specializations and Techniques
Yanping He specializes in nanotechnology encapsulation, adhesion, colloidal and surface chemistry, emulsion polymerization, and powder coating. She employs advanced techniques such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) micromanipulation and flow chamber techniques in her research.
Research Collaborations
Yanping He has been involved in significant research projects, including a collaborative PhD project with Procter & Gamble in Belgium that explores the interactions between perfume microcapsules and fabric surfaces. Her master's project, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, focused on the polymerization of acrylate emulsion and production of re-dispersible emulsion powders.