Rensheng DENG Senior Research Scientist

+65 6824 7143 [email protected]‐star.edu.sg

Senior Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018‐present Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2011‐2018 Scientist for Computational Fluid Dynamics, Siemens Water Technologies, Singapore, 2010‐2011 Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2006‐2010 Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 2004‐2006

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2001 B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1996

Publications

1. Z. Y. Oo*, R. Deng*, M. Hu*, M. Ni, K. Kandasamy, M. S. bin Ibrahim, J. Y. Ying, D. Zink, “The Performance of Primary Human Renal Cells in Hollow Fiber Bioreactors for Bioartificial Kidneys,” Biomaterials, 32 (2011) 8806‐8815 * These authors contributed equally.

2. A. Mishra*, Y. Loo*, R. Deng*, C. Y. Jin, H. T. Hee, J. Y. Ying, C. A. E. Hauser, “Ultrasmall Natural Peptides Self‐Assemble to Strong Temperature‐Resistant Helical Fibers in Scaffolds Suitable for Tissue Engineering,” Nano Today, 6 (2011) 232‐239 * These authors contributed equally.

3. C. A. E. Hauser, R. Deng, A. Mishra, Y. Loo, U. Khoe, F. Zhuang, D. W. Cheong, A. Accardo, M. B. Sullivan, C. Riekel, J. Y. Ying, U. A. Hauser, “Natural Tri‐ to Hexapeptides Self‐Assemble in Water to Amyloid ß‐Type Fiber Aggregates by Unexpected α‐Helical Intermediate Structures,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108 (2011) 1361‐1366

4. F. Tasnim, R. Deng, M. Hu, S. Liour, Y. Li, M. Ni, J. Y. Ying, D. Zink, “Achievements and Challenges in Bioartificial Kidney Development,” Fibrogenesis and Tissue Repair, 3 (2010) 14

5. M. Hu, R. Deng, K. M. Schumacher, M. Kurisawa, H. Ye, K. Purnamawati, J. Y. Ying, “Hydrodynamic Spinning of Hydrogel Fibers,” Biomaterials, 31 (2010) 863‐869

6. R. Deng, D. Y. Arifin, Y. C. Mak, C. H. Wang, “Taylor Vortex Flow in Presence of Internal Baffles,” Chemical Engineering Science, 65 (2010) 4598‐4605

7. R. Deng, D. Y. Arifin, Y. C. Mak, C. H. Wang, “Characterization of Taylor Vortex Flow in a Short Liquid Column,” AIChE Journal, 55 (2009) 3056‐3065

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8. M. Hu, M. Kurisawa, R. Deng, M. Teo, A. Schumacher, Y. X. Thong, L. Wang, K. M. Schumacher, J. Y. Ying, “Cell Immobilization in Gelatin‐Hydroxyphenylpropionic Acid Hydrogel Fibers,” Biomaterials, 30 (2009) 3523‐3531

9. M. Hu, R. Deng, M. Kurisawa, A. Schumacher, K. M. Schumacher, J. Y. Ying, “Synthesis of Hydrogel Fibres for Tissue Engineering,” International Journal of Artificial Organs, 31 (2008) 614A

10. R. Deng, X. Zhang, K. A. Smith, J. Wormhoudt, D. K. Lewis, A. Freedman, “Focusing Particles with Diameters of 1 to 10 Microns into Beams at Atmospheric Pressure,” Aerosol Science and Technology, 42 (2008) 899‐915

11. P. Liu, R. Deng, K. A. Smith, L. R. William, J. T. Jayne, M. R. Canagaratna, K. Moore, T. B. Onasch, D. R. Worsnop, T. Deshler, “Transmission Efficiency of an Aerodynamic Focusing Lens System: Comparison of Model Calculations and Laboratory Measurements for the Aerodyne Aerosol Mass Spectrometer,” Aerosol Science and Technology, 41 (2007) 721‐733

12. R. Deng, C. H. Wang, K. A. Smith, “Bubble Behavior in a Taylor Vortex,” Physical Review E, 73 (2006) 036306

13. R. Deng and C. H. Wang, “Transient Development of Instabilities in a Uniformly Driven Layer,” Physics of Fluids, 18 (2006) 103301

14. R. Deng, H. Liu, L. Gao, L. Wang, F. Wei, Y. Jin, “Study on the FCC Process in a Novel Riser‐Downer‐ Coupling Reactor (II): Simulation and Hot Experiments,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44 (2005) 1446‐1453

15. H. Liu, R. Deng, L. Gao, F. Wei, Y. Jin , “Study on the FCC Process in a Novel Riser‐Downer‐Coupling Reactor (I): Hydrodynamics and Mixing Behaviors,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44 (2005) 733‐741

16. L. Y. Lee, T. Y. Quek, R. Deng, M. B. Ray, C. H. Wang, “Pneumatic Transport of Granular Materials Through a 90 Degrees Bend,” Chemical Engineering Science, 59 (2004) 4637‐4651

17. R. Deng, H. Liu, F. Wei, Y. Jin, “Axial Flow Structure at the Varying Superficial Gas Velocity in a Downer Reactor,” Chemical Engineering Journal, 99 (2004) 5‐14

18. R. Deng and C. H. Wang, “Instabilities of Granular Materials Under Vertical Vibrations: A Uniformly Driven Layer,” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 492 (2003) 381‐410

19. R. Deng and C. H. Wang, “Particle Image Velocimetry Study on the Pattern Formation in a Vertically Vibrated Granular Bed,” Physics of Fluids, 15 (2003) 3718‐3729

20. R. Deng, F. Wei, Y. Jin, Q. H. Zhang, Y. Jin, “Experimental Study of the Deep Catalytic Cracking Process in a Downer Reactor,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 41 (2002) 6015‐6019

21. R. Deng, F. Wei, Y. Jin, Q. H. Zhang, Y. Jin, “Downer Catalytic Pyrolysis (DCP): A Novel Process for Light Olefins Production,” Chemical Engineering & Technology, 25 (2002) 711‐716

22. R. Deng, F. Wei, T. F. Liu, Y. Jin, “Radial Behavior in Riser and Downer During the FCC Process,” Chemical Engineering and Processing, 41 (2002) 259‐266

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Patents

1. J. Y. Ying, G. Xu, R. Deng, X. Chen, “Apparatus for a Diaper, a System, a Diaper and a Method of Manufacturing an Electrode,” US Patent Granted in October 2018

2. J. Y. Ying, K. S. Kumar, R. Deng, “Microfluidic Device,” Taiwan Patent Granted in May 2017

3. J. Y. Ying, R. Deng, M. Hu, M. Ni, “Tubular Fiber Membrane With Nanoporous Skin,” US Patent Granted in May 2016

4. F. Wei, Q. H. Zhang, Q. Li, R. Deng, Y. Jin, “Process for Catalytic Thermocracking of Bydrocarbon by Descending‐Bed Reactor,” Chinese Patent 02125216.5, 2005