Wei Gao
Professor of Medical Engineering; Investigator, Heritage Medical Research Institute; Ronald and JoAnne Willens Scholar
B.S., Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 2007; M.S., Tsinghua University, 2009; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2014. Assistant Professor, Caltech, 2017-24; Professor, 2024-; HMRI Investigator, 2021-; Willens Scholar, 2021-.
Research Overview
Professor Gao's primary research interest is in the development of novel bioelectronic devices for personalized and precision medicine: wearable and flexible biosensors that can analyze the various biomarkers in body fluids for real-time continuous health monitoring and early diagnosis, and synthetic micro/nanomachines for rapid drug delivery and precision surgery. His research thrusts include fundamental materials innovation as well as practical device and system level applications in translational medicine.
Research Summary:
Wearable Devices, Biosensors, Flexible Electronics, Micro/Nanorobotics, Nanomedicine.