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Dr. Yong Yang

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Biomedical Engineering

(940) 565-2982

Email: Yong.Yang@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Ohio State University, 2005
    Major: Chemical Engineering
    Dissertation: Carbon Dioxide Assisted Polymer Micro/Nanofabrication

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Associate Professor, Texas Christian University (TCU) and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (UNTHSC) School of Medicine. Texas Christian University (TCU) and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (UNTHSC) School of Medicine. (2019 - Present).
  • Associate Professor (affiliated), University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh. (2013 - Present).
  • Associate Professor, West Virginia University. West Virginia University. (2017 - 2017).

    • Professional

  • Assistant Professor, West Virginia University. West Virginia University. (2011 - 2017).

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Biomaterials (SFB). (2012 - Present).
  • American Chemical Society (ACS). (2009 - Present).
  • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). (2008 - Present).
  • Materials Research Society (MRS). (2004 - Present).
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). (2001 - Present).
  • Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE). (2001 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • BMEN 2900 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering, 5 courses.
  • BMEN 3350 - Biomedical Transport Phenomena, 7 courses.
  • BMEN 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 1 course.
  • BMEN 4325 - Biomedical Nanotechnology, 2 courses.
  • BMEN 5325 - Biomedical Nanotechnology Compatibility, 14 courses.
  • BMEN 5800 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering, 1 course.
  • BMEN 5900 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering, 10 courses.
  • BMEN 5950 - Master's Thesis, 8 courses.
  • BMEN 6910 - Individual Research, 2 courses.
  • BMEN 6950 - Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Dissertation, 4 courses.
  • MTSE 6940 - Individual Research, 12 courses.
  • MTSE 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 2 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • West Virginia University, BMEG 455 Biomedical Senior Design, Spring 2017.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 421 BMEG Seminar & Journal Club, Spring 2017.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 315 Transport Analysis, Spring 2017.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 315 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems, Spring 2017.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 350 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory – Microfluidic module, Fall 2016.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 455 Biomedical Senior Design, Fall 2016.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 421 BMEG Seminar & Journal Club, Fall 2016.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 315 Transport Analysis, Spring 2016.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 315 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems, Spring 2016.
  • West Virginia University, BMEG 350 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory – Microfluidic module, Fall 2015.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 2015 Transport Analysis, Spring 2015.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 593 Biomedical Nanotechnology, Fall 2014.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 2014 Transport Analysis, Spring 2014.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 796 Graduate Seminar, Spring 2013.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 796 Graduate Seminar, Fall 2012.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 450 Unit Operations Laboratory, Fall 2012.
  • West Virginia University, ChE 593 Biomedical Nanotechnology, Spring 2012.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Other (Supervise Senior Design), UNT Biomedical Engineering, 5 participants. (August 2022).
  • Guest Lecture, Biomedical Engineering, 120 participants. (October 26, 2023 - October 26, 2023).
  • Seminar, Biomedical Engineering, 20 participants. (September 28, 2023 - September 28, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 110 participants. (October 25, 2022 - October 25, 2022).
  • Other (Supervise Senior Design), 4 participants. (September 2021 - May 2022).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 19 participants. (November 11, 2021 - November 11, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 116 participants. (November 9, 2021 - November 9, 2021).
  • Seminar, University of North Texas, 30 participants. (October 4, 2021 - October 4, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, BMEN 1300 Discover Biomedical Engineering, 108 participants. (November 16, 2020 - November 16, 2020).
  • Seminar, BMEN 5940, 20 participants. (October 12, 2020 - October 12, 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, Department of Biomedical Engineering, UNT, 110 participants. (October 10, 2019 - October 14, 2019).
  • Seminar, BMEN 5940, (September 24, 2018 - September 24, 2018).
  • Guest Lecture, UNT BMEN, 97 participants. (November 29, 2017 - November 29, 2017).
  • Seminar, UNT BMEN, 11 participants. (September 18, 2017 - September 18, 2017).

Directed Student Learning

  • Major Professor, Biomedical Engineering. (October 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Optic-nerve-head-on-a-chip for Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration," Biomedical Engineering. (August 2023).
  • Supervised Research, "development of organ-on-a-chip systems," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (August 2023).
  • Supervised Research, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (December 2022).
  • Major Professor, Biomedical Engineering. (October 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2022).
  • Supervised Research, "Development and Applications of Human Lung Chips," Other - Outside UNT. (January 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021).
  • Supervised Research, Other - Outside UNT. (January 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (November 2018).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Electrospun Nanofibrous Substrate for Cell Regulation," Biomedical Engineering. (April 2018).
  • Supervised Research, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (October 2022 - December 2023).
  • Supervised Research, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (August 2022 - December 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2022 - December 2023).
  • Major Professor, Biomedical Engineering. (October 2022 - August 2023).
  • Supervised Research, "Engineering of Organ Chip Systems," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (October 2021 - May 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Microfluidic blood-brain barrier model," Biomedical Engineering. (January 26, 2018 - May 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Biomimetic alveolar interstitium model for nanotoxicity study," Biomedical Engineering. (August 28, 2017 - May 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "Additive Manufacturing of CoCrMo Biomedical Alloy: Microstructure, Biocorrosion and Biocompatibility," Materials Science and Engineering. (May 2022 - January 2023).
  • Supervised Research, "Computational Modelling of Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (June 2021 - December 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "Dual Drug Nanoparticle System to Treat Lung Fibrosis," Other - Outside UNT. (October 2020 - December 2022).
  • Major Professor, "Biocompatibility of CoCrMo Biomedical Alloy," Biomedical Engineering. (May 2022 - October 2022).
  • Supervised Research, Other - Outside UNT. (January 2021 - October 2022).
  • Supervised Research, "Development of Electromagnetic Stretching Devices," Biomedical Engineering. (November 2021 - August 2022).
  • Supervised Research (High School Student Research), "Stem cell regulation using electrospun nanofibrous membranes," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (August 2020 - May 2022).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021 - March 2022).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2021 - March 2022).
  • Supervised Research, "Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (July 2021 - December 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Blood-brain Barrier Chip for Cancer Research," Biomedical Engineering. (October 1, 2018 - June 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Viability study of nylon-12 carbon fiber filaments for use in the construction of a powered lower body exoskeleton via fused deposition modeling by Means of computer simulation," Biomedical Engineering. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Supervised Research, "Stem cell regulation using defined nanofibrous membranes," Biomedical Engineering. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Supervised Research, "Fabrication of organ chips," Biomedical Engineering. (September 2020 - March 2021).
  • Supervised Research, "Engineering of Biomimetic Organ Chips," Biomedical Engineering. (September 2020 - March 2021).
  • Supervised Research, "Development of a Microfluidic Blood-brain Barrier Platform," Biomedical Engineering. (September 12, 2018 - May 2020).
  • Other (High school student research), "Engineering microscale physiological systems for disease diagnosis and treatment," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (September 2019 - February 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (October 2018 - 2019).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (October 13, 2017 - 2019).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Biomedical Engineering. (April 2018 - May 2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Nanotopographical memory effects," Materials Science and Engineering. (August 28, 2017 - May 2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Ferric oxide nanoparticles induce disruption of iron homeostasis and production of ROS in vitro," Other - Outside UNT. (August 16, 2014 - 2018).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (December 23, 2017 - September 13, 2018).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Faculty Service Award, College of Engineering, University of North Texas. (April 2022).
  • Outstanding Faculty Research Award, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Texas. (2020).
  • Faculty Travel Grant, West Virginia University. (October 2015).
  • Faculty Travel Grant, West Virginia University. (January 2015).
  • Materials Research Society Junior Faculty Travel Awards, Materials Research Society (MRS). (December 2014).
  • Faculty Travel Grant, West Virginia University. (August 2013).
  • Nominated for Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface, Duke University. (October 2009).
  • Best Paper Award of the Plastics & Composites Joining Special Interest Group, Society of Plastic Engineers. (May 2005).
  • Outstanding Graduate Award for Academic Achievement, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University. (January 2004).
  • The Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University. (October 2003).
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. (January 2002).
  • Presidential Fellowship, The Ohio State University. (January 2004).
  • Graduate Fellowship, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University. (August 2000).
  • University Fellowship, The Ohio State University. (August 1999).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2019). Microfluidic platforms with nanoscale features. Microfluidic cell culture systems. 65--90. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2018). Microfluidic Platforms with Nanoscale Features. Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems.
  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2013). Microfluidic cell culture platforms with embedded nanoscale features. Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems. 3--26. William Andrew Publishing.
  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2013). Microfluidic Cell Culture Platforms with Embedded Nanoscale Features. Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems. 3--26.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Zeng, C., Yang, Y., Han, X., Lee, L.J., Tomasko, D. (2003). Polymer/clay nanocomposite foams prepared by CO2. 61st Annual Technical Conference ANTEC 2003.

    • Journal Article

  • Kohon, A.I., Man, K., Hessami, A., Webb, J., Fang, J., Radfar, P., Yang, Y., Meckes, B.R. (2024). Targeting nanoparticles to lung cancer-derived A549 cells based on changes on interstitial stiffness in biomimetic models. iScience. 27 (10)
  • Fouladgar, F., Moslabeh, F.G., Kasani, Y.V., Rogozinski, N., Torres, M., Ecker, M.J., Yang, H., Yang, Y., Habibi, N. (2024). Mesenchymal stem cells aligned and stretched in self-assembling peptide hydrogels. Other. 10 (1) e23953. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023111613
  • Kang, S., Kimura, M., Shrestha, S., Lewis, P., Lee, S., Cai, Y., Joshi, P., Acharya, P., Liu, J., Yang, Y., others. (2023). A Pillar and Perfusion Plate Platform for Robust Human Organoid Culture and Analysis. Other. 2302502. Wiley Online Library.
  • Lekkala, V.K., Kang, S., Liu, J., Shrestha, S., Acharya, P., Joshi, P., Zolfaghar, M., Lee, M., Jamdagneya, P., Pagnis, S., others. (2023). A pillar/perfusion plate enhances cell growth, reproducibility, throughput, and user friendliness in dynamic 3D cell culture. Other. 10--1101. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
  • Pole, M., Man, K., Mahajan, C., Jha, S., Yang, Y., Mukherjee, S. (2023). Biocompatible Co--P Metallic Glasses with Superior Degradation Tolerance in Physiological Environments. Other. American Chemical Society.
  • Man, K., Liu, J., Liang, C., Corona, C., Story, M.D., Meckes, B.R., Yang, Y. (2023). Biomimetic human lung alveolar interstitium chip with extended longevity. Other. 15 (30) 36888--36898. ACS Publications.
  • Chen, T., Sharma, D., Jia, W., Ha, D., Man, K., Zhang, J., Yang, Y., Zhou, Y., Kamp, T.J., Zhao, F. (2023). Detergent-Based Decellularization for Anisotropic Cardiac-Specific Extracellular Matrix Scaffold Generation. Other. 8 (7) 551. MDPI.
  • Wang, K., Man, K., Liu, J., Meckes, B.R., Yang, Y. (2023). Dissecting Physical and Biochemical Effects in Nanotopographical Regulation of Cell Behavior. ACS Nano. 17 (3) 2124--2133. American Chemical Society.
  • Wei, Q., Blake, L., Liu, J., Man, K., Liang, C., Teoh, A., Xin, H., Yang, Y. (2023). Harnessing nanofiber alignment and pore size to promote stem cell self-renewal and differentiation. Other. 56 100734. Elsevier.
  • Mazumder, S., Man, K., Radhakrishnan, M., Pantawane, M.V., Palaniappan, S., Patil, S.M., Yang, Y., Dahotre, N.B. (2023). Microstructure enhanced biocompatibility in laser additively manufactured CoCrMo biomedical alloy. Other. 150 213415. Elsevier.
  • Liu, J., Wei, Q., Man, K., Liang, C., Zhou, Y., Liu, X., Xin, H., Yang, Y. (2023). Nanofibrous membrane promotes and sustains vascular endothelial barrier function. Other. 6 (11) 4988--4997. American Chemical Society.
  • Kohon, A.I., Man, K., Mathis, K., Webb, J., Yang, Y., Meckes, B.R. (2023). Nanoparticle targeting of mechanically modulated glycocalyx. Other. 10--1101. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
  • Wang, K., Frey, N., Garcia, A., Man, K., Yang, Y., Gualerzi, A., Clemens, Z.J., Bedoni, M., LeDuc, P.R., Ambrosio, F. (2023). Nanotopographical Cues Tune the Therapeutic Potential of Extracellular Vesicles for the Treatment of Aged Skeletal Muscle Injuries. ACS Nano. 17 (20) 19640--19651. American Chemical Society.
  • Man, K., Mazumder, S., Dahotre, N.B., Yang, Y. (2023). Surface Nanostructures Enhanced Biocompatibility and Osteoinductivity of Laser-Additively Manufactured CoCrMo Alloys. ACS Omega. 8 (50) 47658--47666. American Chemical Society.
  • Wei, Q., Blake , L., Liu, J., Man, K., Liang, C., Teoh, A., Xin, H., Yang, Y. (2023). Harnessing Nanofibrous Membranes to Expand Mesenchymal Stem Cells. (56) 100734. Colloid and Interface Science Communications. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215038223000419
  • Man, K., Liu, J., Phan, K.M., Wang, K., Lee, J.Y., Sun, X., Story, M., Saha, D., Liao, J., Sadat, H., others. (2022). Dimensionality-Dependent Mechanical Stretch Regulation of Cell Behavior. Other. 14 (15) 17081--17092. American Chemical Society.
  • Yang, M.L., Zuo, C., Liu, J., Man, K., Zuo, Z., Yang, Y. (2022). Understanding Vascular Endothelial Cell Behavior Using a Mechanical Strain Gradient Generated by an Electromagnetic Stretching Device. Other. 2022--10. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
  • Man, K., Liu, J., Liang, C., Corona, C., Story, M.D., Meckes, B.R., Yang, Y. (2022). Biomimetic Human Lung Alveolar Interstitium Chip with Extended Longevity. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.23.521822v1
  • Jahed, Z., Yang, Y., Tsai, C.T., Foster, E.P., McGuire, A.F., Yang, H., Liu, A., Forro, C., Yan, Z., Jiang, X., Zhao, M.T., Zhang, W., Li , X., Li , T., Pawlosky, A., Wu, J.C., Cui, B. (2022). Nanocrown electrodes for parallel and robust intracellular recording of cardiomyocytes.. Nature Communications. 13 (1) 2253.
  • Man, K., Liu, J., Phan, K., Wang, K., Lee, J., Sun, X., Story, M., Saha, D., Liao, J., Sadat, H., Yang, Y. (2022). Dimensionality-dependent Mechanical Stretch Regulation of Cell Behavior. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 14 (15) 17081-17092. ACS Publications. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsami.2c01266
  • Gomez, A.H., Joshi, S., Yang, Y., Tune, J.D., Zhao, M., Yang, H. (2021). Bioengineering Systems for Modulating Notch Signaling in Cardiovascular Development, Disease, and Regeneration. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 8 (10) 125. MDPI.
  • Brazile, B.L., Butler, J.R., Patnaik, S.S., Claude, A., Prabhu, R., Williams, L.N., Perez, K.L., Nguyen, K.T., Zhang, G., Bajona, P., others. (2021). Biomechanical properties of acellular scar ECM during the acute to chronic stages of myocardial infarction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 116 104342. Elsevier.
  • Brazile, B.L., Butler, J.R., Patnaik, S.S., Claude, A., Prabhu, R., Williams , L.N., Perez, K.L., Nguyen, K.T., Zhang, G., Bajona, P., Peltz, M., Yang, Y., Hong, Y., Liao, J. (2021). Biomechanical properties of acellular scar ECM during the acute to chronic stages of myocardial infarction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 116 104342. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751616121000345
  • Liu, J., Yang, Y., Liu, Y. (2021). Piezo1 plays a role in optic nerve head astrocyte reactivity. Experimental Eye Research. 204 108445. Academic Press.
  • Liu, J., Yang, Y., Liu, Y. (2021). Piezo1 plays a role in optic nerve head astrocyte reactivity. Experimental Eye Research. 204 108445. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014483521000105
  • Gomez, A.H., Joshi, S., Yang, Y., Tune, J.D., Zhao, M.T., Yang, H. (2021). Bioengineering Systems for Modulating Notch Signaling in Cardiovascular Development, Disease, and Regeneration.. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 8 (10)
  • Ho, Y., Man, K., Joshi, S.S., Pantawane, M.V., Wu, T., Yang, Y., Dahotre, N.B. (2020). In-vitro biomineralization and biocompatibility of friction stir additively manufactured AZ31B magnesium alloy-hydroxyapatite composites. Bioactive Materials. 5 (4) 891--901. Elsevier.
  • Ho, Y., Man, K., Joshi, S.S., Pantawane, M.V., Wu, T., Yang, Y., Dahotre, N. (2020). In-vitro biomineralization and biocompatibility of friction stir additively manufactured AZ31B magnesium alloy-hydroxyapatite composites. Bioactive Materials. 5 (4) 891-901. Bioactive Materials. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X20301006
  • Wang, K., Man, K., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Chen, Q., Zhou, Y., Yang, Y. (2020). Microphysiological Systems: Design, Fabrication and Applications. Other. 6 (6) 3231--3257. American Chemical Society.
  • Wang, K., Man, K., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Chen, Q., Zhou, Y., Yang, Y. (2020). Microphysiological Systems: Design, Fabrication and Applications. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 6 (6) 3231-3257. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01667
  • Su, Y., Wang, K., Gao, J., Yang, Y., Qin, Y., Zheng, Y., Zhu, D. (2019). Enhanced cytocompatibility and antibacterial property of zinc phosphate coating on biodegradable zinc materials. Acta Biomaterialia. 98 174--185. Elsevier.
  • Su, Y., Wang, K., Gao, J., Yang, Y., Qin, Y., Zheng, Y., Zhu, D. (2019). Enhanced cytocompatibility and antibacterial property of zinc phosphate coating on biodegradable zinc materials. Acta Biomaterialia. 98 174-185.
  • Liu, Y., Liu, J., Clark, A.F., Yang, Y. (2019). Piezo1 plays a role in optic nerve head astrocyte mechanotransduction. Other. 60 (9) 6185--6185. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
  • Liu, Y., Liu, J., Clark, A.F., Yang, Y. (2019). Piezo1 plays a role in optic nerve head astrocyte mechanotransduction. 60 (9) 6185-6185. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2745241
  • Wang, K., Shi, L., Linthicum, W., Man, K., He, X., Wen, Q., Rojanasakul, L.W., Rojanasakul, Y., Yang, Y. (2019). Substrate stiffness-dependent carbon nanotube-induced lung fibrogenesis. Nano Letters. 19 (8) 5443--5451. American Chemical Society.
  • Wang, K., Shi, L., Linthicum, W., Man, K., He, X., Wen, Q., Rojanasakul, L., Rojanasakul, Y., Yang, Y. (2019). Substrate Stiffness-Dependent Carbon Nanotube-Induced Lung Fibrogenesis. Nano Letters. 19 (8) 5443-5451.
  • He, X., Kiratipaiboon, C., Porter, D.W., Rojanasakul, L.W., Dinu, C.Z., Wang, K., Yang, Y., Rojanasakul, Y. (2018). Predicting nanotube fibrogenicity through stem cell-mediated fibroblast focus and spheroid formation. Nano Letters. 18 (10) 6500--6508. American Chemical Society.
  • He, X., Kiratipaiboon, C., Porter, D.W., Rojanasakul, L.W., Dinu, C.Z., Wang, K., Yang, Y., Rojanasakul, Y. (2018). Predicting Nanotube Fibrogenicity through Stem Cell-Mediated Fibroblast Focus and Spheroid Formation. Nano Letters. 18 (10) 6500-6508.
  • Yang, Y., Wang, K., Gu, X., Leong, K.W. (2017). Biophysical regulation of cell behavior—cross talk between substrate stiffness and nanotopography. Other. 3 (1) 36--54. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Wang, K., Gu, X., Leong, K.W. (2017). Biophysical Regulation of Cell Behavior—Cross Talk between Substrate Stiffness and Nanotopography. Other. 3 (1) 36--54. Elsevier.
  • Wang, K., He, X., Linthicum, W., Mezan, R., Wang, L., Rojanasakul, Y., Wen, Q., Yang, Y. (2017). Carbon nanotubes induced fibrogenesis on nanostructured substrates. Other. 4 (3) 689--699. Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • Wang, K., He, X., Linthicum, W., Mezan, R., Wang, L., Rojanasakul, Y., Wen, Q., Yang, Y. (2017). Carbon nanotubes induced fibrogenesis on nanostructured substrates. Other. 4 (3) 689--699. Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • Gilpin, A., Yang, Y. (2017). Decellularization Strategies for Regenerative Medicine: From Processing Techniques to Applications. BioMed Research International. 2017 9831534.
  • Gilpin, A., Yang, Y. (2017). Decellularization Strategies for Regenerative Medicine: From Processing Techniques to Applications. BioMed Research International. 2017 9831534.
  • He, X., Wang, L., Riedel, H., Wang, K., Yang, Y., Dinu, C.Z., Rojanasakul, Y. (2017). Mesothelin promotes epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and tumorigenicity of human lung cancer and mesothelioma cells. Other. 16 1--13. BioMed Central.
  • He, X., Wang, L., Riedel, H., Wang, K., Yang, Y., Dinu, C.Z., Rojanasakul, Y. (2017). Mesothelin promotes epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and tumorigenicity of human lung cancer and mesothelioma cells. Other. 16 (1) 63. BioMed Central.
  • Kornberg, T.G., Stueckle, T.A., Antonini, J.A., Rojanasakul, Y., Castranova, V., Yang, Y., Wang, L. (2017). Potential Toxicity and Underlying Mechanisms Associated with Pulmonary Exposure to Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Conflicting Literature and Unclear Risk. Nanomaterials. 7 (10) 307. MDPI AG (Basel, Switzerland).
  • Kornberg, T.G., Stueckle, T.A., Antonini, J.A., Rojanasakul, Y., Castranova, V., Yang, Y., Wang, L. (2017). Potential Toxicity and Underlying Mechanisms Associated with Pulmonary Exposure to Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Conflicting Literature and Unclear Risk. Other. 7 (10) 307. MDPI AG (Basel, Switzerland).
  • Lin Shi, Kai Wang, Yong Yang. (2016). Adhesion-based tumor cell capture using nanotopography. Other. 147 291--299. Elsevier.
  • Shi, L., Wang, K., Yang, Y. (2016). Adhesion-based tumor cell capture using nanotopography. Other. 147 291--299. Elsevier.
  • Kai Wang, Kam W. Leong, Yong Yang. (2016). Expanding Nanopatterned Substrates Using Stitch Technique for Nanotopographical Modulation of Cell Behavior. Other. (118) 54840.
  • Wang, K., Leong, K.W., Yang, Y. (2016). Expanding Nanopatterned Substrates Using Stitch Technique for Nanotopographical Modulation of Cell Behavior. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (118) 54840.
  • Wang, K., Bruce, A., Mezan, R., Kadiyala, A., Wang, L., Dawson, J., Rojanasakul, Y., Yang, Y. (2016). Nanotopographical modulation of cell function through nuclear deformation. Other. 8 (8) 5082--5092. American Chemical Society.
  • Wang, K., Bruce, A., Mezan, R., Kadiyala, A., Wang, L., Dawson, J., Rojanasakul, Y., Yang, Y. (2016). Nanotopographical modulation of cell function through nuclear deformation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 8 (8) 5082--5092. American Chemical Society.
  • Song, L., Wang, K., Li, Y., Yang, Y. (2016). Nanotopography Promoted Neuronal Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Other. 148 49--58. Elsevier.
  • Song, L., Wang, K., Li, Y., Yang, Y. (2016). Nanotopography Promoted Neuronal Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Other. 148 49--58. Elsevier.
  • Bruce, A., Evans, R., Mezan, R., Shi, L., Moses, B.S., Martin, K.H., Gibson, L.F., Yang, Y. (2015). Three-dimensional microfluidic tri-culture model of the bone marrow microenvironment for study of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. PLOS One. 10 (10) e0140506. Public Library of Science.
  • Bruce, A., Evans, R., Mezan, R., Shi, L., Moses, B.S., Martin, K.H., Gibson, L.F., Yang, Y. (2015). Three-dimensional microfluidic tri-culture model of the bone marrow microenvironment for study of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. PLOS One. 10 (10) e0140506. Public Library of Science.
  • Luanpitpong, S., Wang, L., Manke, A., Martin, K.H., Ammer, A.G., Castranova, V., Yang, Y., Rojansakul, Y. (2014). Induction of stemlike cells with fibrogenic properties by carbon nanotubes and its role in fibrogenesis. Nano Letters. 14 (6) 3110--3116. American Chemical Society.
  • Luanpitpong, S., Wang, L., Manke, A., Martin, K.H., Ammer, A.G., Castranova, V., Yang, Y., Rojansakul, Y. (2014). Induction of stemlike cells with fibrogenic properties by carbon nanotubes and its role in fibrogenesis. Nano Letters. 14 (6) 3110--3116. American Chemical Society.
  • Lohcharoenkal, W., Liu, Y., Wang, L., Yang, Y., Rojanasakul, Y. (2014). Luciferase reporter cells as a platform to detect SMAD-dependent collagen production. Other. 118 (6) 732--735. Elsevier.
  • Lohcharoenkal, W., Liu, Y., Wang, L., Yang, Y., Rojanasakul, Y. (2014). Luciferase reporter cells as a platform to detect SMAD-dependent collagen production. Other. 118 (6) 732--735. Elsevier.
  • Kulangara, K., Yang, J., Chellappan, M., Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2014). Nanotopography alters nuclear protein expression, proliferation and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. PLOS One. 9 (12) e114698. Public Library of Science.
  • Kulangara, K., Yang, J., Chellappan, M., Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2014). Nanotopography alters nuclear protein expression, proliferation and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. PLOS One. 9 (12) e114698. Public Library of Science.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Leong, K.W. (2013). Creation of biomimetic microenvironments for regenerative medicine by polymer nanoengineering. Other. (S1) 80--83.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Leong, K.W. (2013). Creation of biomimetic microenvironments for regenerative medicine by polymer nanoengineering. Other. (S1) 80--83.
  • Yang, Y. (2013). Nanotopographical modulation of cell phenotype and function. Other. 3 (01) 1340003. World Scientific Publishing Company.
  • Yang, Y. (2013). Nanotopographical modulation of cell phenotype and function. Other. 3 (01) 1340003. World Scientific Publishing Company.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Lam, R.T., Dharmawan, R., Leong, K.W. (2012). Effects of Topographical and Mechanical Property Alterations Induced by Oxygen Plasma Modification on Stem Cell Behavior. ACS Nano. ACS Publications.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Lam, R.T., Dharmawan, R., Leong, K.W. (2012). Effects of Topographical and Mechanical Property Alterations Induced by Oxygen Plasma Modification on Stem Cell Behavior. ACS Nano. ACS Publications.
  • Kulangara, K., Yang, Y., Yang, J., Leong, K.W. (2012). Nanotopography as modulator of human mesenchymal stem cell function. Biomaterials. Elsevier.
  • Kulangara, K., Yang, Y., Yang, J., Leong, K.W. (2012). Nanotopography as modulator of human mesenchymal stem cell function. Biomaterials. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Sia, J., Wang, L., Leong, K.W. (2011). Engineering of a microfluidic cell culture platform embedded with nanoscale features. Other. 11 (9) 1638--1646. Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • Yang, Y., Kulangara, K., Sia, J., Wang, L., Leong, K.W. (2011). Engineering of a microfluidic cell culture platform embedded with nanoscale features. Other. 11 (9) 1638--1646. Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • Zhao, F., Veldhuis, J.J., Duan, Y., Yang, Y., Christoforou, N., Ma, T., Leong, K.W. (2010). Low oxygen tension and synthetic nanogratings improve the uniformity and stemness of human mesenchymal stem cell layer. Other. 18 (5) 1010--1018. Elsevier.
  • Zhao, F., Veldhuis, J.J., Duan, Y., Yang, Y., Christoforou, N., Ma, T., Leong, K.W. (2010). Low oxygen tension and synthetic nanogratings improve the uniformity and stemness of human mesenchymal stem cell layer. Other. 18 (5) 1010--1018. Nature Publishing Group.
  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2010). Nanoscale surfacing for regenerative medicine. Other. 2 (5) 478--495. Wiley Online Library.
  • Yang, Y., Leong, K.W. (2010). Nanoscale surfacing for regenerative medicine. Other. 2 (5) 478--495. Wiley Online Library.
  • Yang, J., Liu, C., Yang, Y., Zhu, B., Lee, L.J., Chen, H., Jean, Y. (2009). Analysis of polystyrene surface properties on thin film bonding under carbon dioxide pressure using nanoparticle embedding technique. Other. 47 (16) 1535--1542. Wiley Online Library.
  • Yang, J., Liu, C., Yang, Y., Zhu, B., Lee, L.V., Chen, H., Jean, Y. (2009). Analysis of polystyrene surface properties on thin film bonding under carbon dioxide pressure using nanoparticle embedding technique. Other. 47 (16) 1535--1542. Wiley Online Library.
  • Xie, Y., Yang, Y., Kang, X., Li, R., Volakis, L.I., Zhang, X., Lee, L.J., Kniss, D.A. (2009). Bioassembly of three-dimensional embryonic stem cell-scaffold complexes using compressed gases. Other. 25 (2) 535--542. Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company Hoboken.
  • Xie, Y., Yang, Y., Kang, X., Li, R., Volakis, L.I., Zhang, X., Lee, L.V., Kniss, D.A. (2009). Bioassembly of three-dimensional embryonic stem cell-scaffold complexes using compressed gases. Other. 25 (2) 535--542. Wiley Online Library.
  • Allam, Y., Tomasko, D.L., Trott, B., Schlosser, P., Yang, Y., Wilson, T.M., Merrill, J. (2008). Lab-on-a-chip design-build project with a nanotechnology component in a freshman engineering course. Other. 42 (4) 185--192.
  • Allam, Y., Tomasko, D.L., Trott, B., Schlosser, P., Yang, Y., Wilson, T.M., Merrill, J. (2008). Lab-on-a-Chip Design-Build Project with a Nanotechnology Component in a Freshman Engineering Course.. Other. 42 (4) 185--192. Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. PO Box 142097, Gainesville FL 32614.
  • Yang, Y., Cheng, M.M., Hu, X., Liu, D., Goyette, R.J., Lee, L.J., Ferrari, M. (2007). Low-Pressure Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Polymer Chain Mobility below the Bulk Glass Transition Temperature. Macromolecules. 40 1108-1111.
  • Yang, Y., Liu, D., Xie, Y., Lee, L.J., Tomasko, D.L. (2007). Low-temperature fusion of polymeric nanostructures using carbon dioxide. Advanced Materials. 19 (2) 251--254. WILEY-VCH Verlag Weinheim.
  • Yang, Y., Liu, D., Xie, Y., Lee, L.J., Tomasko, D.L. (2007). Low-Temperature Fusion of Polymeric Nanostructures Using Carbon Dioxide. Advanced Materials. 19 (2) 251--254. WILEY-VCH Verlag.
  • Lu, C., Xie, Y., Yang, Y., Cheng, M.M., Koh, C., Bai, Y., Lee, L.J., Juang, Y. (2007). New valve and bonding designs for microfluidic biochips containing proteins. Analytical Chemistry. 79 (3) 994--1001. ACS Publications.
  • Lu, C., Xie, Y., Yang, Y., Cheng, M.M., Koh, C., Bai, Y., Lee, L.V., Juang, Y. (2007). New valve and bonding designs for microfluidic biochips containing proteins. Analytical Chemistry. 79 (3) 994--1001. ACS Publications.
  • Varbanova, M., Yamaguchi, S., Yang, Y., McKelvey, K., Hanada, A., Borochov, R., Yu, F., Jikumaru, Y., Ross, J., Cortes, D., Ma, C.J., Noel, J.P., Mander, L., Shulaev, V., Kamiya, Y., Rodermel, S., Weiss, D., Pichersky, E. (2007). Methylation of gibberellins by Arabidopsis GAMT1 and GAMT2.. The Plant Cell. 19 (1) 32-45.
  • Yang, Y., Xie, Y., Kang, X., Lee, L.J., Kniss, D.A. (2006). Assembly of three-dimensional polymeric constructs containing cells/biomolecules using carbon dioxide. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 128 (43) 14040--14041. ACS Publications.
  • Yang, Y., Xie, Y., Kang, X., Lee, L.V., Kniss, D.A. (2006). Assembly of three-dimensional polymeric constructs containing cells/biomolecules using carbon dioxide. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 128 (43) 14040--14041. ACS Publications.
  • Yang, Y., Basu, S., Tomasko, D.L., Lee, L.J., Yang, S. (2005). Fabrication of well-defined PLGA scaffolds using novel microembossing and carbon dioxide bonding. Biomaterials. 26 (15) 2585--2594. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Basu, S., Tomasko, D.L., Lee, L.V., Yang, S. (2005). Fabrication of well-defined PLGA scaffolds using novel microembossing and carbon dioxide bonding. Biomaterials. 26 (15) 2585--2594. Elsevier.
  • Wang, S., Zeng, C., Lai, S., Juang, Y., Yang, Y., Lee, L.J. (2005). Polymeric nanonozzle array fabricated by sacrificial template imprinting. Advanced Materials. 17 (9) 1182--1186. WILEY-VCH Verlag Weinheim.
  • Wang, S., Zeng, C., Lai, S., Juang, Y., Yang, Y., Lee, L.V. (2005). Polymeric nanonozzle array fabricated by sacrificial template imprinting. Advanced Materials. 17 (9) 1182--1186. Wiley Online Library.
  • Yang, Y., Lee, L.J., Lu, W. (2005). Subcritical carbon dioxide assisted polymer nanofabrication at low temperatures. Other. 23 (6) 3202--3204. AIP Publishing.
  • Yang, Y., Lee, L.J., Lu, W. (2005). Subcritical carbon dioxide assisted polymer nanofabrication at low temperatures. Other. 23 (6) 3202--3204. AVS.
  • Yang, Y., Lee, L.J., Koelling, K.W. (2004). Structure evolution in polymer blending using microfabricated samples. Polymer. 45 (6) 1959--1969. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Lee, L.V., Koelling, K.W. (2004). Structure evolution in polymer blending using microfabricated samples. Polymer. 45 (6) 1959--1969. Elsevier.
  • Yang, Y., Zeng, C., Lee, L.J. (2004). Three-dimensional assembly of polymer microstructures at low temperatures. Advanced Materials. 16 (6) 560--564. WILEY-VCH Verlag Weinheim.
  • Yang, Y., Zeng, C., Lee, L.V. (2004). Three-Dimensional Assembly of Polymer Microstructures at Low Temperatures. Advanced Materials. 16 (6) 560--564. WILEY-VCH Verlag.

    • Other

  • Lee, L.J., Tomasko, D.L., Yang, Y., Zeng, C. (2009). Gas assisted bonding of polymers and polymer composites.
  • Lee, L., Yang, Y., Xie, Y., Kniss, D. (2008). Assemblies incorporating biomolecules and/or cells with micro-/nanostructures, and methods of making the same for biological applications.

Presentations Given

    Design Work

  • Wang, K. (Author), Man, K. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), BMES Annual Meeting, Dissecting Nanotopographical Regulation of Cell Behaviors, Biomedical Engineering Society, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Gilpin, A. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Wang, K. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Harnessing In Vivo Biochemical and Biophysical Cues for Stem Cell Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Engineering Society, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

    • Invited Talk

  • Man, K. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), The 20th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, Dimensionality-dependent Mechanical Stretch Regulation of Cell Behavior, International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey. (2022 - 2022).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Forum of Biomedical Materials – Biomaterials Surfaces and Interfaces, Nanoscale Regulation of Stem Cell Behavior, Hangzhou, China. (2018 - 2018).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Man, k. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Meckes, B.R. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Biomimetic Human Lung Alveolus Chip to Study Nanotoxicity, BMES, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Liu, Y. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Clark, A.F. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting, Piezo1 Plays a Role in Optic Nerve Head Astrocyte Mechanotransduction, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Vancouver, Canada, Canada. (2019 - 2019).
  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Nanoscale Regulation of Stem Cell Behavior, Harbin Institute of Technology University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. (2018).
  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Engineering Biomimetic Microenvironments for Regenerative Medicine and Disease Models, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. (2018).
  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Organ on a Chip, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China. (2018).
  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Engineering Biomimetic Microenvironments for Regenerative Medicine and Disease Models, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China. (2018).
  • Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Engineering Biomimetic Microenvironments for Regenerative Medicine and Disease Models, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. (2018).

    • Poster

  • Ibnat Kohon, A. (Author & Presenter), Man, K. (Author), Mathis, K. (Author), Webb, J. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Meckes, B.R. (Author), BMES annual meeting, Nanoparticle Targeting of Mechanically Modulated Glycocalyx, BMES, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yang, M.L. (Author), Zuo, C. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Man, K. (Author), Zuo, Z. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), BMES Annual meeting, Understanding Vascular Endothelial Cell Behavior Using a Mechanical Strain Gradient Generated by an Electromagnetic Stretching Device, BMES, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Lekkala, V. (Author), Kang, S. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Shrestha, S. (Author), Acharya, P. (Author), Joshi, P. (Author), Zolfaghar, M. (Author), Lee, M. (Author), Jamdagneya, P. (Author), Pagnis, S. (Author), Kundi, A. (Author), Kabbur, S. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Lee, M.D. (Author & Presenter), MPS World Summit 2023, Pillar and perfusion plate enhanced cell growth, reproducibility, throughput, and user friendliness in dynamic 3D cell culture, Berlin, Germany, Germany. (2023 - 2023).
  • Lee, M.D. (Author & Presenter), Lekkala, V. (Author), Kang, S. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Shrestha, S. (Author), Acharya, P. (Author), Joshi, P. (Author), Zolfaghar, M. (Author), Jamdagneya, P. (Author), Pagnis, S. (Author), Kundi, A. (Author), Kabbur, S. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), TERMIS Annual Conference, Enhanced Cell Growth, Reproducibility, Throughput, and User Friendliness in Dynamic 3D Cell Culture Using a Pillar/Perfusion Plate Platform, TERMIS, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Lee, M.D. (Author & Presenter), Lekkala, V. (Author), Kang, S. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Shrestha, S. (Author), Acharya, P. (Author), Joshi, P. (Author), Zolfaghar, M. (Author), Lee, M. (Author), Jamdagneya, P. (Author), Pagnis, S. (Author), Kundi, A. (Author), Kabbur, S. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), TERMIS AM 2023, Enhanced cell growth, reproducibility, throughput, and user friendliness in dynamic 3D cell culture on a pillar/perfusion plate platform, Boston, MA, USA, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Lee, M.D. (Author & Presenter), Lekkala, V. (Author), Kang, S. (Author), Liu, J. (Author), Shrestha, S. (Author), Acharya, P. (Author), Joshi, P. (Author), Zolfaghar, M. (Author), Lee, M. (Author), Jamdagneya, P. (Author), Pagnis, S. (Author), Kundi, A. (Author), Kabbur, S. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), TERMIS EU 2023, Enhanced cell growth, reproducibility, throughput, and user friendliness in dynamic 3D cell culture on a pillar/perfusion plate platform, Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. (2023 - 2023).
  • Man, K. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Cyclic Mechanical Stretch Sustains Multipotency of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, BMES, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Man, K. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Phan, K.M. (Author), Sadat, H. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Dimensionality-dependent Mechanical Stretch Regulation of Cell Behavior, BMES, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Liu, J. (Author & Presenter), Man, K. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Endothelial Barrier Function Enhanced and Sustained by Defined Nanofibrous Membrane, BMES, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Ramachandramoorthy, H. (Author & Presenter), Man, K. (Author), Nguyen, T. (Author), Chintapula, U. (Author), Nguyen, T. (Author), Kotadia, T. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Nguyen, K. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Mucus Penetrating Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, BMES, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Lekkala, V. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Kang, S. (Author), Shrestha, S. (Author), Acharya, P. (Author), Lee, M. (Author), Zolfaghar, M. (Author), Joshi, P. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Lee, M.D. (Author), MPS World Summit 2022, Operating conditions of pillar and perfusion well plates for high-throughput, dynamic 3D cell culture and compound screening, New Orleans, LA, USA, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Sharma, D. (Author), Jia, W. (Author), Wang, G. (Author), Zhang, J. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Kamp, T. (Author), Zhao, F. (Author & Presenter), Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Annual Meeting, Maturation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Cardiomyocytes on Anisotropic Cardiac Specific Extracellular Matrices, Biomedical Engineering Society, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, United States of America. (2020).
  • Wang, K. (Author), Man, K. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Nanotopographical Regulation of Stem Cell Senescence, Biomedical Engineering Society, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Wang, K. (Author), Shi, L. (Author), Man, K. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author), BMES Annual Meeting, Substrate stiffness-dependent carbon nanotubes-induced lung fibrogenesis, Biomedical Engineering Society, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Yang, Y. (Author), Wang, K. (Author & Presenter), Biomedical Engineering Society annual meeting, Understanding Nanotopographical Modulation of Cell Behavior, Biomedical Engineering Society, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Wang, K. (Author & Presenter), Liu, J. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Cellular and Molecular Bionegineering Annual Meeting, Understanding Nanotopographical Modulation of Cell Behavior, Cellular and Molecular Bionegineering Special Interest Group, Key Largo, FL, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Wang, K. (Author), Liu, J. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author), Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Modulation of Stem Cell Behavior: Nanotopography vs. Adhesive Ligands, Biomedical Engineering Society, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Meckes, B.R. (Principal), Yang, Y. (Co-Principal), "Lipidomics of Lung Fibrosis for Therapeutic Targeting," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2023).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), Inman, D. (Co-Principal), Liao, J. (Co-Principal), "Optic-nerve-head (ONH) Chips for Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration," sponsored by NIH, Federal, $463167 Funded. (2022 - 2025).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), "Blood-brain Barrier Chips (BBB Chips) for Brain Metastases of Breast Cancer," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), Rojanasakul, Y. (Co-Principal), Wang, L. (Co-Principal), "Biomimetic Alveolar Interstitium Model for Investigation of Nanomaterials-induced Fibrogenesis," sponsored by National Institute of Health, University of North Texas, $280765 Funded. (2017 - 2019).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), Wen, Q. (Co-Principal), "UNS: Nanotopographical Memory Modulates Stem Cell Fate," sponsored by National Science Foundation, University of North Texas, $245103 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), "Biomimetic Alveolar Interstitium Model for Investigation of Nanomaterials-induced Fibrogenesis," sponsored by National Institutes of Health, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2021).
  • Yang, Y. (Principal), "UNS: Nanotopographical Memory Modulates Stem Cell Fate," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2020).

Copyrights, Patents

    Patent

  • Yang, Y., Yang, M., Zuo, C., Zuo, Z., Electromagnetically Driven Uniaxial Cell Stretching Device, Regular, Date Patent Approved: 2022. .
  • Yang, Y., Liu, J., Wang, K., Organ-on-chips with Physiologically Relevant Physical, Mechanical and Structural Characteristics, Yang Y1. Regular, Date submitted to the University: June 7, 2018. .

Service

University Service

  • Chairperson, College Faculty Council. (2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor. (2020 - Present).
  • Member, College Faculty Teaching and Research Awards Committee. (2019 - Present).
  • Member, College PAC. (2019 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Department PAC. (2019 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor. (2019 - Present).
  • Member, BMEN PAC Committee. (October 2018 - Present).
  • Member, Faculty Search Committee. (September 2018 - Present).
  • Member, Search Committee for Lecturer. (August 27, 2017 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Instructional Lab Supervisor Hiring Committee. (2023 - 2023).
  • Member, College Faculty Council. (2019 - 2023).
  • Member, College IT Advisory Committee. (2019 - 2022).
  • Other (Judge), CENG Engineering Research Showcase. (April 14, 2022 - April 14, 2022).
  • Chairperson, CENG Ad Hoc Grievance Committee. (March 2022 - March 2022).
  • Member, Graduate Adviser. (2019 - 2020).

Public Service

  • Other (Grand Award Judge), Regeneron International Science and Engineering (ISEF) Fair. Dallas, Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Other (Judge for the Science Fair), University of North Texas TAMS Science Fair. Denton, TX. (January 29, 2022 - January 29, 2022).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Bioengineering. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Frontiers in Chemical Engineering. (2022 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Frontiers in Nanobiotechnology. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Medical Devices. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Life Sciences in Space Research. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Nano Letters. (2022 - Present).
  • Other (External Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion), Utah State University, College of Engineering. (September 2021 - Present).
  • Editor, Journal Editor, Frontiers in Polymer Chemistry. (2021 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, ACS Omega. (2020 - Present).
  • Editor, Guest Editor, Frontiers in Biomaterials. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Materials Chemistry B. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Micromachines. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, University of Nebraska. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Biomaterials Science. (2019 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Cancer Biology & Therapy. (2019 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Frontiers. (2019 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Frontiers. (2019 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Bioactive Materials. (2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. (2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Cancer Metastasis and Treatment. (2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. (2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Advanced Healthcare Materials. (2017 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology. (2017 - Present).
  • Editor, Journal Editor, Journal of Stem Cell and Transplantation Biology. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Stem Cell and Transplantation Biology. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Langmuir. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Nanoscale. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, NSF HBCU-UP Research Initiation Award. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Polymers. (2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Acta Biomaterialia. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, AIMS Bioengineering. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Biomaterials. (2015 - Present).
  • Editor, Journal Editor, Henry Journal of Stem Cell Biology, Research & Therapy. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Scientific Reports. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Tissue Engineering C. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, WIREs Nanomedicine & Nanobiotechnology. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Applied Rheology. (2014 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Biotechnology Advances. (2014 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (2014 - Present).
  • Editor, Journal Editor, International Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy. (2014 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, BioMed Research International. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Biotechnology Progress. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, PLoS ONE. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Small. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, NanoLIFE. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF Directorate for Engineering. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Advanced Biomaterials. (2011 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A. (2011 - Present).
  • Other (PhD Dissertation Examiner), The University of New South Wales, Sydney. (October 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NIH. (September 2022 - September 2022).
  • Session Chair, International Forum of Biomedical Materials – Biomaterials Surfaces and Interfaces. Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (July 6, 2018 - July 8, 2018).