Xudong Wang, Ph.D., is a Professor and Associate Chair of Named MS Studies in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he leads research on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced nanoelectronic systems, biomechanical energy harvesting, and bioelectronic applications. As a leading expert in oxide nanomaterials, piezoelectric nanostructures, and piezotronics, he develops flexible, biocompatible piezoelectric materials and nanogenerators that convert body motions into electricity, enabling self-sustaining, battery-free medical devices for wound healing, implantable systems, and human health innovations. His work bridges fundamental nanoscience with practical biomedical and energy solutions. Wang earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2005), his M.S. from Hunan University (2001), and his B.S. from Jilin University (1998). He has authored numerous publications in leading journals, holds multiple patents, and received prestigious honors including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), NSF CAREER Award, DARPA Young Faculty Award, AAAS Fellow (2024), AIMBE Fellow, MRS Fellow (2026), Nano Energy Award (2023), and Grainger Institute for Engineering Professorship. With an h-index of 93 and over 34,500 citations (Google Scholar), he is recognized for pioneering innovations that advance sustainable, self-powered technologies for healthcare and beyond.

2026 CME NASA Symposium Abstract