Ping GAO 高平



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ORCID 0000-0003-0625-2391

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First Name (and Middle Name If Any)
Ping
GAO
高平




Highest Degree Acquired (e.g. PhD in Engineering Science)
PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge




Related Web Titles
Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Associate Director of Center for Polymer Processing and Systems




Contact Information Telephone Number (852) 2358 7126


Email Email
kepgao@ust.hk



Office Room 4560

Links Personal Web

Google Scholar gMxHUccAAAAJ

ORCID 0000-0003-0625-2391

Scopus ID 56822157700



Research Interests Research Interests
Nanocomposites
Polyethylene
Polymer




Biography Biography
Prof Gao's major research focus is on the micro-rheology study of structured polymer melts. These include thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCPs), polymer blends containing TLCPs, and polymer blends containing nanoclay fillers. The objective is to elucidate the mechanisms of the shear induced microstructure changes as well as the processability and subsequent crystallization behaviour of the maxtrix.
Prof Gao is also interested in the development of high performance materials, particularly high-strength, high stiffness and high-toughness ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers and films. Addition of carbon nanotubes to the UHMWPE matrix with enhanced creep resistance and ductility is also being investigated. In addition, new processing routes for wear and creep resistant UHMWPE for use in total-joint replacements have also been developed.



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Research Interests Research Interests
Nanocomposites
Polyethylene
Polymer




Biography Biography
Prof Gao's major research focus is on the micro-rheology study of structured polymer melts. These include thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCPs), polymer blends containing TLCPs, and polymer blends containing nanoclay fillers. The objective is to elucidate the mechanisms of the shear induced microstructure changes as well as the processability and subsequent crystallization behaviour of the maxtrix.
Prof Gao is also interested in the development of high performance materials, particularly high-strength, high stiffness and high-toughness ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers and films. Addition of carbon nanotubes to the UHMWPE matrix with enhanced creep resistance and ductility is also being investigated. In addition, new processing routes for wear and creep resistant UHMWPE for use in total-joint replacements have also been developed.



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