Huifeng Du

Note: I have multiple openings in my group for Ph.D., Postdoctoral, and Research Assistant positions. Highly motivated and qualified individuals with backgrounds in mechanics, materials, and biology—particularly those from universities ranked within the QS Top 100 and with excellent GPAs—are especially encouraged to apply through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) / the PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme. Interested candidates are welcome to contact Prof. Du via email for further details.

Welcome! I am a scientist and mechanical engineer, with my research focusing on design, manufacturing and development of biosensors. I am currently an Assistant Professor and Presidential Young Scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Previously, I worked with Prof. Domitilla Del Vecchio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I obtained my Ph.D. and M.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology advised by Prof. Nicholas X. Fang, and my B.S. from Peking University.

My research develops MechaniX: mechanics beyond boundaries. I use mechanics as a design language to connect geometry, interfaces, materials, fields, transport, and function across scales and application domains. My work spans nano-kirigami surfaces, soft and interfacial mechanics, polymer networks, soft robotic systems, and wearable sensing technologies. A central goal is to turn complex material behavior—instability, adhesion, wave propagation, phase organization, and hierarchies—into engineered functions for sensing, actuation, environmental monitoring, health technologies, and industry-facing solutions. From nanostructured surfaces to deployable sensing platforms, my group seeks to bridge fundamental mechanics, advanced manufacturing, and translational impact.

Feel free to reach out through my email!