Dr. Shengrong Du
Oakleigh,VIC
Summary
I have worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Monash University, following my PhD in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. I have more than 8 years of experience in polymer synthesis, and materials characterisation. My last role was Project Manager specialising in project management, technical coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and high technology development. I helped to develop a new type of 3D printing technology and assisted in translating this into prototypes. I am one of the inventors of several patents related to this work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
HeyGears
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Led more than 20 engineers to launch and execute R&D projects to develop new 3D printing technologies.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Allocated tasks to different engineers, such as software engineers, electrical engineers, material engineers, etc.
- Monitored project performance and analysed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in case of delays.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating contractors.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budgets, progress, and technical issues.
Outcomes:
- Two patents
- Two prototypes of new printers
- Technical challenge breakthrough
Postdoctoral Researcher
Monash University
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to accomplish animal study research goals using highly porous 3D-printed polymer scaffolds developed from PhD studies and mouse cranial critical size defect surgery models from collaborators.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with other scientists.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data.
- Attended research seminars and meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Liaised with supervisor to develop potential publications.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, Master, and undergraduate students.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design, and execution to address defined problems.
- Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled a safe work environment.
Outcomes:
- Completion of animal study
- One manuscript
- One oral presentation at a conference
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Materials Science And Engineering
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC08.2021
Honours - Materials Science And Engineering (2+2 Study)
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Science And Engineering
Wuhan University of Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China06.2016
Skills
Key Employability Skills:
Materials Science and Engineering:
- Polymer Synthesis
- Polymer Manufacturing
- Formulation Development
- Mechanical Testing
- Interface Analysis and Modification
- Plasma Treatment
- Silanisation
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX)
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Mercury Porosimetry
- Rheology
- Profilometry
Project Management:
- Project Planning, Scoping, and Roadmapping
- Project Development
- Budget and Cost Management
- Time and Deadline Management
- Quality Measurement and Control
- Problem-solving
- Demand Management
- Task Management
- Risk Management
- Project Management Software
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Organisation
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
Safety:
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and Training
- Safety Management Systems and Occupational Health
- Risk assessment
- Emergency Management
Individual Competencies:
- Independent Working Ability
- Fast-paced Working Ability
- Root Cause Analysis
- Scientific Written and Oral Communication
- Networking
- Laboratory management
- Student Supervision
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GraphPad Prism (Statistical Analysis)
- Minitab and Design of Experiment (DOE)
- Image J
- Endnote
- ImageScope (Slide Scanning)
- Solidworks, Magics, Geomagic, Netfabb, Meshmixer, Simplify 3D, SLAcer (3D Printing)
- Avizo, Drishti, Dragonfly (Micro-CT Scanning)
Other Skills may be of Interest:
3D Printing:
- Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
- Digital Light Processing (DLP)
- PolyJet Technology
- Bio-ink Extrusion Bioprinting
Biology:
- Cell Culture
- Aseptic Techniques
- Routine Culture
- Cryopreservation
- Immunohistochemistry
- Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- qPCR, RT-qPCR
- MTT/Resazurin Assay
- Animal Study
- Mouse Cranial Surgery
- Dissection
- Angiography
- Micro-CT Scanning
- Histological Processing and Staining
- Paraffin/Cryo-embedding
- Sectioning
- Decalcification
- Staining
- Slide Scanning
- Upright Microscopy
- Confocal Microscopy
References
Prof. Neil Cameron
Head of Department
Monash University
neil.cameron@monash.edu
+61 3 990 20774
Dr. Helmut Thissen
Executive Director
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
helmut.thissen@csiro.au
+61 3 954 52191
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Awards
2019:
- Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) Travel Grant
- Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE) ECR Travel Grant
2018:
- Monash Graduate Education (MGE) Travel Grant
2016:
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)
- Faculty of Engineering International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FEIPRS)
Publications
Published:
- Gong, S., Du, S., Kong, J., Zhai, Q., Lin, F., Liu, S., Cameron, N. R., & Cheng, W. (2020). Skin-Like Stretchable Fuel Cell Based on Gold-Nanowire-Impregnated Porous Polymer Scaffolds. Small, 16, 2003269.
- Ratcliffe, J. L., Walker, M., Eissa, A. M., Du, S., Przyborski, S. A., Laslett, A. L., & Cameron, N. R. (2019). Optimized peptide functionalization of thiol‐acrylate emulsion‐templated porous polymers leads to expansion of human pluripotent stem cells in 3D culture. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 57(18), 1974-1981.
- Li, H., Yin, W., Ng, C.K., Huang, R., Du, S., Sharma, M., Li, B., Yuan, G., Michalska, M., and Matta, S.K. (2022). Macroporous perovskite nanocrystal composites for ultrasensitive copper ion detection. Nanoscale. 14(33), 11953-11962.
To be published:
- Du, S., Huynh, T., Lu, YZ., Parker, B. J., Tham, S. K. Y., Thissen, H., Martino, M. M., & Cameron, N. R. Highly porous polymer composite bone tissue engineering scaffolds fabricated from a 3D printed negative mould coupled with emulsion templating.
Conferences
Oral Presentations:
- The 27th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (20th – 22nd April 2022)
Title: Highly porous polymer composite bone tissue engineering scaffolds fabricated from a 3D printed negative mould coupled with emulsion templating
Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Asia Pacific Chapter (TERMIS-AP) and the 7th Asian Biomaterials Congress (ABMC) (14th - 17th October 2019)
Title: Highly Porous Polymer Scaffolds Fabricated by Digital Light Processing for Bone Tissue Engineering
Location: Brisbane, Australia
- MACRO18 World Polymer Congress (1st - 5th July 2018)
Title: Bone Tissue Engineering Scaffolds with Hierarchical Porosity by 3D Printing Coupled with Emulsion Templating
Location: Cairns, Australia
Poster presentations:
- Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering ECR Workshop and Society Strategy Day (4th – 5th April 2019)
Title: Synthesis of Highly Porous Polymer Scaffolds Incorporated with Visible Light Initiator and Applications in Digital Light Processing for Bone Tissue Engineering
Location: Sydney, Australia
- 25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (18th - 20th April 2017)
Title: 3D Printed Polymer-Bioceramic Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Location: Canberra, Australia
Timeline
Project Manager
HeyGears
10.2022 - 11.2023
Postdoctoral Researcher
Monash University
07.2021 - 10.2022
Doctor of Philosophy - Materials Science And Engineering
Monash University
Honours - Materials Science And Engineering (2+2 Study)
Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Science And Engineering
Wuhan University of Technology
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