Haoxue Yan
Lecturer
Materials Science and Engineering
Bio
Haoxue ("How-sh-ew-eh", she/her) is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Though Haoxue is trained in metallurgy in her graduate studies, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge base so that she can make materials science interesting, relevant, and approachable for her students. In her classroom, Haoxue is committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging environment that promotes a sense of curiosity and life-long learning in her students as they grow into observant and critical thinkers.
Administrative Appointments
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Deputy Director of Undergraduate Studies, Materials Science and Engineering (2025 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award, Stanford (06/2024)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, CTL Faculty and Lecturer Advisory Committee (2025 - Present)
Professional Education
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Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Materials Science and Engineering (2022)
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B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Materials Science and Engineering (2017)
2025-26 Courses
- Curricular Practical Training
MATSCI 99 (Aut, Win, Spr) - Edible Materials: The science of texture
MATSCI 88Q (Aut) - Introduction to Materials Science, Biomaterials Emphasis
ENGR 50M, MATSCI 50M (Aut) - Materials Scientists in Training
MATSCI 131 (Aut) - Mechanical Behavior Laboratory
MATSCI 163, MATSCI 173 (Win) - Nanomaterials Design
MATSCI 160, MATSCI 170 (Spr) - STEMentors: Introduction to Materials ScienceĀ
ENGR 50S (Win, Spr) - Undergraduate Internship Experience
MATSCI 169 (Aut, Spr) -
Prior Year Courses
2024-25 Courses
- Edible Materials: The science of texture
MATSCI 121 (Aut) - Materials Scientists in Training
MATSCI 131 (Aut) - Mechanical Behavior Laboratory
MATSCI 163, MATSCI 173 (Win) - Nanomaterials Design
MATSCI 160, MATSCI 170 (Spr)
2023-24 Courses
- Mechanical Behavior Laboratory
MATSCI 163, MATSCI 173 (Spr) - Nanomaterials Design
MATSCI 160, MATSCI 170 (Aut)
- Edible Materials: The science of texture