Ziye Dong
About Ziye Dong
Ziye Dong is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in chemical engineering, with experience in membrane fabrication, biosafety, and advanced analytical techniques.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ziye Dong has been employed as a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, Dong focuses on developing innovative protein and enzyme immobilization strategies aimed at enhancing metal ion recovery and enzymatic reactions. This position builds on previous experience at the same laboratory, where Dong served as a Postdoctoral Scientist from 2019 to 2022. The work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory emphasizes advanced research in materials science and biosafety.
Education and Expertise
Ziye Dong holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering from Nanjing University of Technology, completed between 2007 and 2011. Dong furthered education with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, achieved from 2011 to 2014. Subsequently, Dong obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where studies were conducted from 2014 to 2019. Dong's expertise includes the fabrication of hollow fiber membranes, membrane pervaporation processes, and microfluidics, particularly in droplet generation.
Background
Ziye Dong's professional background includes significant research experience in various academic and laboratory settings. Prior to joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Dong worked as a Research Assistant at Texas Tech University from 2014 to 2019, contributing to the Ph.D. program. This experience was complemented by a three-year tenure as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where Dong developed skills in advanced analytical techniques and biosafety.
Technical Skills and Techniques
Ziye Dong possesses hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Additionally, Dong is experienced in working within BSL-2 laboratories and mammalian cell culture environments, indicating a strong foundation in biosafety and cell biology. The application of Layer-by-Layer assembly techniques for thin film fabrication is also a key aspect of Dong's technical skills, contributing to advancements in materials science.