Ph.D candidate Xin Wang won the second prize of 2017 International Bionic Innovation Competition organized by International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE). The title of the competition work is tilted “Tree Frog-inspired Hybrid Surface Patterns”. The work introduced a novel tree-frog-inspired composite micropattern composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) micropillars embedded with polystyrene (PS) nanopillars. The presence of PS nanopillars can enhance adhesion and friction of micropattern at the same time.

  The theme of the competition is “Inspiring Bionic Innovations”. The competition is geared to engage more awareness and commitment in bionics, to spread the spirit, idea and methodology of bionic research, and to inspire innovative science and technology for the human future. The organizing committee had received more than 130 works from 12 countries and regions including UK, USA, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, India, China and Hong Kong. The evaluation committee was composed of 9 specialists from around the world. After initial assessment and two rounds of careful evaluation, 33 works have been selected for the Grand Prizes including 3 Premier Prizes, 10 Secondary Prizes, and 20 Tertiary Prizes.