Vincent Leung

Dr. Vincent Leung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University, with a focus on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and synthetic biology. He has contributed to innovations in paper-based diagnostics, biomaterials, and vaccine stabilization technologies.

• Research Themes
  • Thermal stabilization of viral vaccines using sugar films
  • Evolved bacteriophages for antimicrobial applications
  • Microfluidic paper-based assay development
  • Encapsulation of labile biomolecules
  • Biophysics of cellulose adhesion
• Teaching
  • Courses in biomedical design, engineering economics, and technical communication
  • Mentoring award-winning iGEM student teams
• Awards
  • Silver Medal, iGEM (2022) for synthetic biology innovation
  • Patent applications related to vaccine delivery systems
• Publications
  • 15+ peer-reviewed articles across disciplines: Viruses, ACS Omega, Lab on a Chip, and more

His work emphasizes practical solutions for low-resource settings and global health challenges, including portable diagnostics and affordable vaccine storage. Collaborations with McMaster's SynBio Team and industry partners demonstrate his commitment to translating research into real-world applications.