Tao Hong '20

Tao Hong Head Shot
  • Hometown: Zhoushan, China
  • Materials Science & Engineering

Tao Hong, a MSE senior recently received the Bill Nye '77 Award in Undergraduate Research, for his work on the HI-light project under the guidance of Ph.D. Candidate, Elvis Cao in the Erickson Lab.This work focused on the modification of a glass waveguide surface for uniform light refraction inside a optofluidic photoreactor. This project has challenged Tao to learn and apply his interdisciplinary knowledge to solve realistic engineering problems. Tao has had a variety of research experiences including work in the Xing group on the surface characterization of Ga2O3 single crystal.  Tao is excited about the new technologies enabled by novel materials and says, "The development of the new materials is like magic to me, and I want to be one of the magicians.".

Tao came to Cornell because of the beautiful summer views in Ithaca.  He also enjoys the lovely and lively people on campus and the many opportunities for him to explore and develop his interests in a variety of areas. One of which is his practice of Shinto Muso Ryu Jo and Kendo, two Japanese martial arts. Tao is the current Vice President of the Kendo Club at Cornell University.  

Tao and Minion
A few words of wisdom from this promising magician: Don't assume cows are spheres!

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