Dear Prof. Vincent:
I've just read your mail. Partially you're right. Maybe I have been unsuccessful in my application pointing out my related background and training in Biomimetics.
I understand that Biomimetics is not simply a mixing of biology and engineering. I learnt from my supervisor Prof. B. L. Zhou (who passed away in 2000) that Biomimetics is essentially a bio-inspired discipline. At first, we're surprised (like a child) why natural materials functions so effectively, e.g., why nacre has so outstanding mechanical properties with combined high toughness and strength, and why a tree can withstand storm. Then certain concepts and models are extracted to model nacre laminated organic-inorganic structure and underground fractal roots form. We may apply these concepts to invent new composite with high strength/weight ratio and crystalline whiskers with high pull-out friction.
So it is my understanding that one can investigate Biomimetics if he is loved to understand, mimic nature and improve our livings. Why I think I'm qualified? I'm still eager to learn and observe and try. So what else is required to make a good postdoc candidate?
Regards
Y. Gan
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Dr Yang Gan
Department of Materials Physics and Chemistry
University of Science and Technology Beijing
30 Xue yuan Rd.
Beijing 100083
P. R. China
Fax: 86-10-62332345
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