Danny Wong

Danny Wong is a Research Fellow and Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University. His research focuses on advanced biosensor development, electrochemical techniques for neurotransmitter detection, and nanomaterial applications in biomedical engineering. Wong has led multiple research projects, including the development of antifouling carbon electrodes and biofuel cells for self-powered sensing.

• Research Fellow, Applied BioSciences (Macquarie University)
• Honorary Senior Lecturer, Applied BioSciences
• Principal Investigator for projects on biosensor design (2006–2021)

His research interests span electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and biomedical applications. Key areas include dopamine detection, enzymatic biosensor optimization, and field-deployable sensing systems. Wong’s work emphasizes minimizing sensor fouling through surface modification techniques like hydrogenation and nanocomposite integration.

Publications highlight advancements in MOF-based nanocomposites, photoelectrochemical sensors, and biofuel cell design. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on mitochondrial superoxide detection and environmental monitoring of toxins in infant foods.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned. Wong has advised on numerous research projects but no student names were listed. His work includes grants for projects such as plasma-enhanced CVD systems (2021) and rapid isolation systems (2020).

Labs/Teams: Active in Macquarie’s biosensor engineering group, collaborating with materials scientists and biomedical researchers.