Junfeng Liang

Junfeng Liang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he has worked since 2003. His research focuses on therapeutic peptides, bacteria-responsive materials, and nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery.

• Academic Affiliation: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Past Appointments: Assistant Research Professor at University of Michigan (2000-2002), Associate Professor/Lecturer at Tsinghua University (1993-1999)

Research Interests: Dr. Liang's work spans three main areas:

• Therapeutic Peptides: Pioneering self-assembled peptides with extended lifespan and enhanced cell permeability for pharmaceutical applications.
• Bacteria-Responsive Materials: Designing polymeric coatings that induce bacterial autolysis to combat implant infections and biofouling.
• Nanotechnology: Developing nanoformulations for drug delivery and cell sensing using dopamine chemistry.

Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on dopamine-based nanomaterials, antimicrobial coatings, and targeted drug delivery systems with applications in biomedical engineering and cancer therapy.

Scientific Awards:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology Fellow

Professional Service: Active member of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and American Chemical Society (ACS). Leads institutional committees including Engineering School P&T and Shared Biomedical Research Facility.

Laboratory: Conducts research in labs 421 and B09 at Stevens Institute of Technology, specializing in pharmaceutical chemistry and nanomaterials engineering.