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Dr. Chang Lei is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow at the Department of Medical Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney. She is also a member of The University of Sydney Nano Institute and the Charles Perkins Centre. With expertise in nanotechnology-based bioanalysis, mass spectrometry, lateral flow immunoassay, and tissue regeneration, Dr. Lei leads several innovative research projects focused on advancing healthcare through nanotechnology.
Dr. Lei completed her PhD at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at The University of Queensland (UQ). Her academic journey includes receiving the Queensland Government Advance Queensland Research Fellowship, the UQ Amplify Fellowship in 2021, and the prestigious ARC DECRA in 2024.
Her research interests span across nanotechnology applications in healthcare, with particular focus on:
- Developing novel nanomaterials for single-cell metabolomics analysis
- Creating affordable and ultra-sensitive biomarker detection platforms
- Engineering silica bio-nanomaterials for stem cell differentiation and bone repair
- Advancing lateral flow immunoassay technologies using nanomaterials
- Applying nanotechnology to dental and craniofacial regeneration
Dr. Lei's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on nanotechnology applications across multiple disciplines. Her recent work shows increasing emphasis on medical applications of nanomaterials, particularly in diagnostics, cancer therapy, and tissue regeneration. She has published in high-impact journals including Nature Science Review, Small, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials.
Dr. Lei has received several notable awards and honors:
- 2024 ARC DECRA Fellow
- 2021 The University of Queensland Amplify Fellow
- 2020 GC Minimum Intervention Dentistry Research Award
- 2017 Advanced Queensland Research Fellow
As a reviewer for scientific journals such as Science Advances, Journal of Nanobiotechnology, and Journal of Materials Chemistry B, and for ARC and NHMRC grants, Dr. Lei actively contributes to the scientific community. She also serves as an editor for Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and Nano TransMed. Her current research projects are supported by grants including the ARC DECRA and the FMH Start-up Scheme.
Dr. Lei is actively involved in several research groups and initiatives:
- Member of The University of Sydney Nano Institute
- Member of the Charles Perkins Centre
- Member of Australian and New Zealand Society for Mass Spectrometry
- Member of The Australian Materials Research Society
- Member of the Australian Nanotechnology Network
