Rate My Professor Greg Qiao

Qiao's academic interests center on macromolecules, polymer chemistry, polymer materials, and chemical engineering. His research group develops advanced polymers for diverse applications, including CO2 capture via gas separation membranes, antimicrobial peptide polymers to combat multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, nanoparticle-facilitated Fenton reactions for cancer treatment, and biosorbable biopolymers for soft tissue engineering. Notable publications include 'Polymeric CO2/N2 gas separation membranes for the capture of carbon dioxide from power plant flue gases' (2006, with C.E. Powell), 'Star polymers' (2016, with J.M. Ren et al.), 'Combating multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria with structurally nanoengineered antimicrobial peptide polymers' (2016, with S.J. Lam et al.), 'Cancer treatment through nanoparticle-facilitated fenton reaction' (2018, with H. Ranji-Burachaloo et al.), and 'Some aspects of the properties and degradation of polyacrylamides' (2002, with M.J. Caulfield and D.H. Solomon). These contributions have advanced solutions in healthcare, environmental sustainability, and materials innovation, with his laboratory exploring bio-inspired polymers such as compostable plastics from amino acids and peptide polymers targeting superbugs. Qiao maintains state-of-the-art polymer science facilities and engages in collaborative projects like ARC-funded initiatives.