Daixuan Zhang
About Daixuan Zhang
Daixuan Zhang is a scientist currently working at Slingshot Biosciences, where he focuses on advanced materials. He has a background in material sciences, holding a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has contributed to the development of degradable nanocapsules and innovative polymer materials.
Work at Slingshot
Daixuan Zhang has been employed as a Scientist at Slingshot Biosciences since 2021. In this role, Zhang has contributed to the development of innovative biotechnological solutions. The focus of Zhang's work includes the creation of advanced materials and systems that enhance the capabilities of biosciences.
Education and Expertise
Daixuan Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Material Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where studies were completed from 2016 to 2021. Prior to this, Zhang earned a Master of Science Candidate degree in Materials Science from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from 2014 to 2016. Zhang also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Material Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China, studying from 2010 to 2014.
Background
Before joining Slingshot Biosciences, Daixuan Zhang worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Science and Technology of China from 2012 to 2013. Zhang also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2016 to 2019, where responsibilities included supporting undergraduate education in material sciences.
Achievements
Daixuan Zhang played a leading role in the development of degradable nanocapsules for the delayed release of Titanium(IV) Chloride, which are utilized for filter cake removal. This project was a collaboration with Total SE and the Advanced Energy Consortium. Additionally, Zhang has a patent pending for a new class of polymer materials known as Tissue-adaptive Bottlebrush Elastomers, which are designed to transition from plastic-hard to tissue-soft upon insertion into the body.