Wendy Gu

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bio

The Gu Group studies the mechanical behavior of nanomaterials. We work at the intersection of solid mechanics, materials science and nano-chemistry. We research the unique properties of nanoscale metals, ceramics and nano-architected composites in order to design strong, tough and lightweight structural materials, materials for extreme environments, and mechanically-actuated sensors. Our experimental tools include nanoindentation, electron microscopy, and colloidal synthesis.

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Member, Bio-X

Honors & Awards

ARO Young Investigator Program Award, Army Research Office (2020)
DOE Early Career Award, Department of Energy (2020)
Doctoral New Investigator Award, ACS Petroleum Research Fund (2020)
Hellman Fellow, Hellman Foundation (2019)
Terman Faculty Fellow, Stanford Engineering (2017)
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, DoD (2011)
Fulbright Award, Fulbright (2009)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Symposium organizer, Society of Engineering Sciences (2018 - Present)
Member, Metals, Minerals and Materials Society (2017 - Present)
Member, Materials Research Society (2017 - Present)

Professional Education

BS, University of California, Berkeley (2009)
MS/PhD, California Institute of Technology (2014)

Patents

Mehrdad T. Kiani, X. Wendy Gu. "United States Patent 62/914089 Solution processed metallic nano-glass films", Leland Stanford Junior University,, Oct 11, 0019

Stanford Advisees

Doctoral Dissertation Reader (AC)
Philip DePond, David Doan, Prajwal Kammardi Arunachala, Harry Thaman
Postdoctoral Faculty Sponsor
Teng Cui, Jiyun Kang, Maryam Kazembeyki
Doctoral Dissertation Advisor (AC)
Luis Delfin Manriquez, David Doan, John Kulikowski, Andrew Lee, Samuel Lee, Melody Wang
Master's Program Advisor
Devin Ardeshna, Jacob Azoulay, Lisa Gunnarsson, Danny Pugh, Elaine Silverman, Ray Xie
Doctoral (Program)
Arielle Berman, Enquan Chew, Josue Garcia Avila

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