Research Summary
Research interests include wetting and interfacial phenomena, MEMS, microfluidics, micro- and nanomanufacturing, and biologically inspired technologies with applications in materials science, energy and medicine.
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Recent Publications
Brochosome-inspired binary metastructures for pixel-by-pixel thermal signature control
Li, Z., Wang, L., Liu, X., Li, J., Yun, H. S., Wang, Z., Zhang, X., Wong, T. S. & Shen, S., Mar 2024, In: Science Advances. 10, 9, eadl4027.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Synthetic brochosomes: design, synthesis, and applications
Wang, L., Choi, J. & Wong, T. S., Feb 2024, In: Nano Research. 17, 2, p. 734-742 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Frictionless multiphasic interface for near-ideal aero-elastic pressure sensing
Cheng, W., Wang, X., Xiong, Z., Liu, J., Liu, Z., Jin, Y., Yao, H., Wong, T. S., Ho, J. S. & Tee, B. C. K., Nov 2023, In: Nature Materials. 22, 11, p. 1352-1360 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A New Approach to Equip Students to Solve 21st-Century Global Challenges: Integrated Problem-Based Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
Leung, S. L., Marsh, E., Lynch, S., Sommer, H. J., Brennan, S. N., Wong, T. S., Foley, B. M., Mongeau, J. M., Cortes, D. H. & Thole, K. A., Jul 26 2021, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
SLIPS-lab-a bioinspired bioanalysis system for metabolic evaluation of urinary stone disease
Li1, H., Shkolyar2, E., Wang3, J., Wang3, J., Conti2, S., Conti2, S., Pao5, A. C., Pao5, A. C., Liao2, J. C., Liao2, J. C., Wong1, T. S., Wong1, T. S., Wong1, T. S., Wong1, T. S., Wong1, P. K., Wong1, P. K. & Wong1, P. K., May 2020, In: Science Advances. 6, 21, EABA8535.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Compact nanoscale textures reduce contact time of bouncing droplets
Wang, L., Wang, R., Wang, J. & Wong, T. S., Jul 2020, In: Science Advances. 6, 29, eabb2307.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Viscoelastic solid-repellent coatings for extreme water saving and global sanitation
Wang, J., Wang, L., Sun, N., Tierney, R., Li, H., Corsetti, M., Williams, L., Wong, P. K. & Wong, T. S., Dec 1 2019, In: Nature Sustainability. 2, 12, p. 1097-1105 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hydrophilic directional slippery rough surfaces for water harvesting
Dai, X., Sun, N., Nielsen, S. O., Stogin, B. B., Wang, J., Yang, S. & Wong, T. S., Mar 30 2018, In: Science Advances. 4, 3, aaq0919.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Free-standing liquid membranes as unusual particle separators
Stogin, B. B., Gockowski, L., Feldstein, H., Claure, H., Wang, J. & Wong, T. S., Aug 24 2018, In: Science Advances. 4, 8, eaat3276.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Multifunctional ferrofluid-infused surfaces with reconfigurable multiscale topography
Wang, W., Timonen, J. V. I., Carlson, A., Drotlef, D. M., Zhang, C. T., Kolle, S., Grinthal, A., Wong, T. S., Hatton, B., Kang, S. H., Kennedy, S., Chi, J., Blough, R. T., Sitti, M., Mahadevan, L. & Aizenberg, J., Jul 5 2018, In: Nature. 559, 7712, p. 77-82 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Switchable Cross-Species Liquid Repellent Surface
Huang, Y., Stogin, B. B., Sun, N., Wang, J., Yang, S. & Wong, T. S., Feb 2017, In: Advanced Materials. 29, 8, 1604641.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ultra-antireflective synthetic brochosomes
Yang, S., Sun, N., Stogin, B. B., Wang, J., Huang, Y. & Wong, T. S., Dec 1 2017, In: Nature communications. 8, 1, 1285.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Bioinspired Omniphobic Coatings with a Thermal Self-Repair Function on Industrial Materials
Wang, J., Kato, K., Blois, A. P. & Wong, T. S., Mar 30 2016, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 8, 12, p. 8265-8271 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection in common fluids
Yang, S., Dai, X., Stogin, B. B. & Wong, T. S., Jan 12 2016, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 113, 2, p. 268-273 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Slippery Wenzel State
Dai, X., Stogin, B. B., Yang, S. & Wong, T. S., Sep 22 2015, In: ACS nano. 9, 9, p. 9260-9267 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review