Yang grew up in China. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in polymer materials from South China University of Technology and Zhejiang University, respectively. He then worked with Dr. Blake Johnson at Virginia Tech, investigating the application of cantilever sensors for accelerated engineering of soft materials, where he earned his PhD in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. Yang's research interests lie at the intersection of polymer chemistry, sensors, surfaces, and engineering. Outside the lab, Yang enjoys playing soccer.

Email: Liu.Yang4@mayo.edu