FACULTY

Weiwei Shi

Assistant Professor of Material Science

Position:

Assistant Professor of Material Science

weiwei.shi@dukekunshan.edu.cn

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Educational Background

  • Virginia Tech, Ph.D.

Professional Experience​

  • Assistant Professor of Material Science at Duke Kunshan University · 2021 – Present
  • Assistant Professor of the Practice of Interdisciplinary Studies at DKU at Duke University · 2025 – Present
  • Assistant Professor of the Practice of DKU Studies at Duke University · 2023 – 2025

Courses Taught​

  • K_CAPST 495: Signature Work Capstone I
  • K_CAPST 496: Signature Work Capstone II
  • K_CHEM 110: Integrated Science – Chemistry
  • K_CHEM 401: Analytical Chemistry
  • K_CHEM 402: Inorganic Chemistry
  • K_MATSC 401: Mechanical Properties of Materials
  • K_PHYS 405: Advanced Physics Laboratory and Seminar

Research Areas​​

Dr. Shi works on the bio-inspired smart materials to achieve high performance and advanced functions, e.g., special wettability, anisotropic properties, and dynamic response. Her research work was featured in CNN, Boston Globe, Digital Trends, etc. and highlighted by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL).

Additional Information​​