Ziyue (Travis) Dong

  • (he/him)
  • Plastics Upcycling Team
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Research

Travis's research focuses on applying computational methods in characterizing complex interfaces for polymer/plastics applications. He works with Kayla Sprenger on investigating atomistic interactions at various organic-inorganic and biomolecular interfaces using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. His current work involves interfacial characterization of depolymerization catalysts, sustainable biopolymers, and plastic-degrading enzymes.

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Texas - Austin (2019)

Fun Facts

Loves live music and has a twin brother.