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Liu Hongmei is a Researcher and Master's Supervisor at Southern University of Science and Technology's Department of Biomedical Engineering. Holding a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she specializes in micro-nano robotics and tissue engineering for tumor therapy, with over 66 publications and 12 patents. Her work bridges biomedical engineering and nanotechnology for precision cancer treatments. B.S., Biological Sciences, Harbin Normal University (2005) M.S., Botany, Northeast Agricultural University (2008) Ph.D., Biochemical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015) Her research focuses on biomaterials engineering , nanoparticle drug delivery , and microenvironment-responsive hydrogels . Key areas include glioma therapy, traumatic brain injury recovery, and intervertebral disc degeneration treatments. Recent work explores pH/ROS/inflammation-triggered hydrogels and bioengineered bacteria for disease modulation. Article trends show a strong emphasis on nanoparticle design (2014-2025) for glioma, hydrogel development (2017-2025) for tissue repair, and biomimetic material synthesis (2023-2025) inspired by spider silk and meniscus structures. Sub-fields span pyroptosis inhibition, epigenetic reprogramming, and microbiome engineering. Jiangsu Science and Technology Award (2020) Jiangsu Medical Science and Technology Award (2020) Jiangsu Educational Science Research Award (2021) Chinese Medical Doctor Association's Outstanding Young Scientist (2018) Liu has supervised numerous projects including National Natural Science Foundation of China grants, Jiangsu Province Key R&D Program funding, and Shenzhen City General Projects. She holds 12 Chinese invention patents and collaborates with institutions like the UNESCO Centre for Higher Education Innovation.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Tumor Therapy
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Li Yi is a Tenured Associate Professor at the School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) , with expertise in nanoplasmonics, nano-optics, and biochips. His career spans institutions including KU Leuven, Imperial College London, and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Education: Ph.D. (2015, KU Leuven & IMEC), M.S. (2010) and B.S. (2007) in Biomedical Engineering from Zhejiang University. Career: Associate Professor (2021–present) and Assistant Professor (2019–2020) at SUSTech; LMU Research Fellow (2018–2019); Research Associate (2015–2018) at Imperial College London. Research Interests focus on single-molecule biochips, DNA data storage, and nanopore sequencing. His work bridges nanotechnology with biomedical applications, including: Integrated circuit-compatible optical/electrical devices Computational lithography and nanoscale imaging Neural network training for biosensing Publications include >60 peer-reviewed articles with 25 H-index. His recent work emphasizes DNA-based data encryption, nanopore engineering, and portable biosensing systems. Key journals: Nature Communications, Nano Letters, ACS Nano. Scientific Awards : LMU Research Fellowship (Marie Curie COFUND) imec Excellent Scientific Award Shenzhen 'Peacock Plan' Category B Talent Outstanding Poster Award at Surface Plasmon Photonics 2017 Participation in Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting (2019) Grants include Ministry of Science and Technology Key R&D Youth Program, NSFC General Program, and Guangdong Provincial Key Program. His lab develops: Fluidic nanopores for single-molecule sensing Optical antennas for enhanced detection Training programs in biochip design and nano-optics

• Nanoplasmonics
• Nano-optics
• Biochips
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Li Zhe is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology, since May 2024. He previously served as Assistant Professor at the same department from 2023 to 2024. His educational background includes a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University (2019) under Prof. Chengde Mao, and a B.S. in Materials Chemistry from Peking University (2014). Research Focus: Protein design, DNA nanotechnology, bionanomaterials, and self-assembly Awards: 2023 National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas) 2019 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad 2019 M.G. Mellon Award in Analytical Chemistry Publications: His 20+ works in high-impact journals like Science and Nature Materials emphasize computational protein design, DNA crystal engineering, and molecular actuation systems.

• Protein Design
• DNA Nanotechnology
• Bionanomaterials
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Prof. Huayu Tian is a Nan Qiang Distinguished Professor at the Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (CAS), he leads research in biomedical polymers and nanocarriers for gene/drug delivery. B.S. (1994-1998): Polymer Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology M.S. (1998-2000): Materials Science, Harbin Institute of Technology Ph.D. (2002-2005): Polymer Chemistry, Changchun Institute His work focuses on biomedical polymers , nanocarriers for gene therapy , nucleic acid vaccines , and immunotherapy , with applications in cancer treatment and sepsis management . Recent publications highlight photothermal-immunotherapy combinations , MOF-based drug systems , and microenvironment-responsive nanomaterials . Notable awards include: Jilin Province Natural Science Award (First Prize, 2021) National Outstanding Youth Fund (China) Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS (2016)

• Biomedical polymers
• Nano-gene/drug carriers
• Biotherapy
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Professor Cheng Xing is a distinguished faculty member at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). Since 2013 , he has served as a Professor and previously held a Director position at the Analytical Testing Center until 2020 , after which he became the Director of the Laboratory and Equipment Management Department . His academic journey includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2005), an MS in Geochemistry from Stanford University (1999), and a BS in Geochemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China (1997) Research Interests: Micro/Nanofabrication Techniques Nano-Optics and Photonic Devices Organic Semiconductor Materials Bio-MEMS and Digital Microfluidics Integrated Macroelectronics Publication Trends reflect expertise in Nanoimprint Lithography , High-Performance Semiconductor Devices , and Advanced Bio-MEMS Systems , with recent work focusing on Metasurface Applications , Flexible Electronics , and Cost-Effective Nanofabrication . His 15 Most Recent Articles (2023-2002) span Materials Science , Nanotechnology , and Optical Engineering . Scientific Recognition: 2011: NSF CAREER Award 2011: DARPA Young Faculty Award 2013: Shenzhen Peacock Project B 2014: Shenzhen Government Special Allowance 2018: Shenzhen Pengcheng Scholar Administrative Roles include leadership positions at SUSTech's Analytical Testing Center (2013-2020) and Director of Laboratory and Equipment Management Department (2020-present). His work bridges Academic Research and Industrial Application , with grants supporting innovations in Nanostructured Materials and Smart Sensing Systems .

• Micro/Nanofabrication
• Semiconductor Materials and Devices
• Bio-MEMS and Microfluidics
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Liu Yang serves as an Associate Professor at Xiamen University's College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, a position held since June 2012. His research program centers on developing functional nanocarriers for chemical biology applications, with particular emphasis on molecular imaging and targeted drug delivery systems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Chemistry from Hunan University (2004-2008) Master's degree from Shaanxi Normal University (2001-2004) Bachelor's degree from Shaanxi Institute of Technology (1997-2001) Postdoctoral research at University of Florida (2008-2010) Dr. Yang's research integrates nanotechnology and biological systems through the design of functional nano-carriers. His work demonstrates significant contributions to aptamer-based drug delivery , molecular probe development , and bacterial cell envelope analysis . Current investigations focus on creating ratiometric pH sensors for lysosomal imaging and engineering polymeric aptamers for selective cytotoxicity applications, bridging materials science with therapeutic development. Publication analysis reveals an evolving research trajectory from fundamental bacterial studies (2006-2008) toward advanced nanomedicine applications (2009-2013). His work consistently explores nano-bio interfaces , with increasing sophistication in molecular recognition systems and targeted delivery mechanisms, particularly through aptamer-nanomaterial conjugates that enable precise cellular interactions.

• Nanotechnology
• Chemical Biology
• Drug Delivery
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Professor Dan Luo is a faculty member in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Tianjin University in 2004 and 2007, respectively, and completed his Ph.D. at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2012. After working as a Research Fellow at NTU, he joined SUSTech as an Assistant Professor in 2013, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018, and became a Full Professor in 2024. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering (2007-2012), School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore M.E. in Electronics Engineering (2004-2007), School of Precision Instruments & Optoelectronic Engineering, Tianjin University B.E. in Electronics Engineering (2000-2004), School of Precision Instruments & Optoelectronic Engineering, Tianjin University Professor Luo's research focuses on liquid crystal technology and its applications. His work spans liquid crystal optoelectronic devices, energy-saving smart windows, biochemical optical sensors, augmented reality displays, and liquid crystal elastomer actuators. His research has significant implications for display technology, sensor development, and soft robotics, with particular expertise in blue-phase liquid crystals and liquid crystal elastomer materials. His numerous publications demonstrate expertise in liquid crystal photonics, with recent work focusing on blue-phase liquid crystals, liquid crystal elastomer actuators, and augmented reality displays. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with materials science and optical engineering, and has resulted in over 140 papers with more than 3,900 citations and an H-index of 34. Professor Luo has received several prestigious awards: Otto Lehmann Award, Karlsruhe Polytechnic University, Germany (2011) Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2011) SPIE Scholarship in Optics and Photonics (2012) IEEE Photonic Society Graduate Student Fellowships (2012) Southern University of Science and Technology Excellent Mentor Award (2016) Southern University of Science and Technology Young Research Award (2017) Southern University of Science and Technology Excellent Teaching Award (2017) Shenzhen Advanced Educator (2018) Talent of Peacock Program B, Shenzhen "Outstanding Youth" project of the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2020) Professor Luo actively mentors students and has secured funding from multiple sources including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He leads research projects related to liquid crystal technology and has been instrumental in developing SUSTech's capabilities in optoelectronics and photonics. His research group focuses on flexible robots and flexible sensors, with opportunities for postdoctoral researchers and research assistants. Professor Luo's laboratory work centers on liquid crystal technology applications, particularly in smart windows, optical sensors, and soft robotics. His team has made significant contributions to blue-phase liquid crystal research and liquid crystal elastomer actuator development, with applications ranging from energy-efficient building materials to advanced medical sensors.

• liquid crystal optoelectronic devices
• energy-saving smart windows
• biochemical optical sensors
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LIU Ronghui is a Research Assistant Professor at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he also serves as a master's supervisor. His work bridges microelectronics and microbiology, focusing on innovative applications at the intersection of these fields. His educational background includes: PhD in Microbiology from Central South University (2016-2020) Master's in Microbiology from Lanzhou University (2013-2016) Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from Tarim University (2009-2013) Postdoctoral research at SUSTech's School of Microelectronics and School of Medicine (2020-2022) Dr. Liu's research spans molecular machine development, single-molecule sequencing technologies, and protein design applications. His work particularly focuses on creating chips for single molecule detection and studying macromolecular evolution mechanisms in extreme life systems. His innovative approach combines microelectronics with biological systems to develop novel sensing and sequencing technologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward nanopore-based technologies for molecular detection and sequencing, with increasing focus on biomedical applications. His work has evolved from traditional bioleaching research toward cutting-edge single-molecule detection systems, reflecting a strategic shift toward high-impact biotechnology applications. His notable scientific achievements include: Central South University President Scholarship for top PhD student in 2019 Central South University Outstanding Graduate Student in 2020 Dr. Liu has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant (32371526) and the Youth Fund Project (32100021). He has also been a key participant in the National Key R&D Program (2022YFF1203400) and several Shenzhen municipal projects totaling over RMB 6 million. His research group has produced more than 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and filed 13 invention patents related to nanopore technologies and molecular machines. His laboratory focuses on developing next-generation sequencing technologies through the integration of microelectronics and biological systems, with particular emphasis on creating dual-gated nanopores based on extremophile transmembrane channels for DNA data storage applications.

• Molecular machine development
• Chips for single molecule detection
• Microbiology
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Itamar Willner is a distinguished Israeli chemist and Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who holds significant affiliations with the East China University of Science and Technology. He was appointed as an Honorary Professor in 2007, co-established the Ministry of Education's Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Structurally Controlled Molecular Engineering in 2017 as international director, and was appointed an "Internationally Renowned Master Visiting Professor" in 2022. He is a Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (elected 2021), member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2002), European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2004), and German National Academy of Sciences (2009). Professor Willner's research spans supramolecular chemistry, nanomaterials, and biomaterials, with specific focus on DNA chemical biology and optoelectronic biosensing. His pioneering work includes the construction of bio/nanofunctional self-assembly systems such as DNA molecular machines and logic gates, development of bio-nanocatalytic methods, and the innovative concept of "nucleic acid aptamers" that enhances enzyme-mimicking catalysis. His recent development of "DNA dynamic networks" provides a powerful platform for studying non-equilibrium biomolecular assembly, while his work on artificial photosynthesis systems explores novel energy dissipation mechanisms. His extensive publication record includes over 850 SCI-indexed papers in journals like Nature and Science, with more than 89,000 citations and an H-index of 142. His research has led to significant applications in molecular-supramolecular electronics, intelligent responsive materials, controllable functional interfaces, and optoelectronic/bioelectronic assembly systems, driving innovations in photo/electrochemical probes, drug delivery systems, and molecular machines. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Israel Prize in Chemistry Rothschild Prize EMET Award (awarded by the Prime Minister of Israel) Israel Chemical Society Gold Medal Professor Willner has served on the editorial boards of nearly 20 major academic journals including JACS, ACIE, Nano Letters, ACS Nano, Small, and ChemPhysChem. His collaborative work with Chinese scholars through the Ministry of Education's Joint Laboratory has established a significant hub for basic research, talent development, and international collaboration in precision chemistry and molecular engineering, bringing together top scientists from China and abroad.

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Biomaterials
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Dr. Liu Ying serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where she focuses on developing innovative diagnostic technologies. Her academic journey began at Zhengzhou University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, followed by a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Peking University. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University (2011.09-2016.07) B.S. in Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University (2007.09-2011.06) Dr. Liu's research spans multiple cutting-edge areas in biomedical diagnostics, with particular expertise in nucleic acid and protein detection methods. Her work bridges the gap between fundamental chemical principles and practical clinical applications, especially in liquid biopsy technologies. She has made significant contributions to the development of automated viral nucleic acid extraction technology that has received emergency authorization from the US FDA and been commercialized. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of impactful research, with papers appearing in high-impact journals such as Angewandte Chemie (IF=12.439) and Chemical Science (IF=9.322). Her work shows a clear evolution from fundamental chemical biology techniques to applied biomedical engineering solutions. Her notable achievements include: General Financial Grant from China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2020M672702) Special Financial Grant from China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2020T130051ZX) Multiple prestigious scholarships including the Peking University President Scholarship and National Scholarship Dr. Liu has received funding for significant research projects including 'Enrichment of fetal cell-free DNA from maternal plasma based on novel magnetic nanoparticles platform' and 'High throughput Covid-19 detection and diagnosis platform based on plasmonic gold microarray technology.' Her work demonstrates strong translational potential, with one technology already commercialized and FDA-authorized.

• Nucleic Acid Detection
• Protein Detection
• Liquid Biopsy
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