Ph.D. 1995, Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
B.S. 1991, Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2017-present
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2010-2017
Nelson Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, 2013-2010
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, 1999-2003
STA Fellow, National Laboratory of Metrology, Japan, 1998-1999
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1997-1998
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Tsinghua University, 1995-1997
Tianhong Cui is a leading expert on MEMS/NEMS and advanced manufacturing. His group investigates micro and nano devices using nanomaterials and polymers for new sensors and actuators for medical and environmental applications. He is the founding Executive Editor-in-Chief for a Nature journal, Microsystems & Nanoengineering. He is also the founding Editor-in-Chief for the first AAAS/Science Partner Journal titled Research.
Lab
Technology Integration & Advanced Nano/Microsystems Lab (TIAN lab) - ME 4128
ME Research Areas
Biosystems & Bioengineering
Materials & Mechanics
ME Impact Areas
Environment & Sustainability
Human Health
MEMS/ NEMS including devices and systems using graphene, nanotubes, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and polymers for new actuators, sensors, microfluidic devices, and photovoltaics for various applications to medical devices, environmental protection, precision agriculture, renewable energy, and electronics cooling.