معرفی
Dr. Haitao Yu is a Research Fellow in the Zhai Group at RMIT University's City Campus in Australia. His research focuses on lipid-based nanocarriers, lyotropic liquid crystalline materials, and their applications in drug delivery, mRNA transfection, and biomedical engineering. He investigates the physicochemical properties of lipid nanoparticles, their interactions with biological systems, and their potential in targeting diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
Research Interests:
- Physical Chemistry of colloidal systems
- Design of nanomedicine carriers (lipid nanoparticles, cubosomes)
- pH-responsive materials and self-assembly mechanisms
- Targeted drug delivery across biological barriers
- Biochemical interactions of enzymes and nanoparticles
Recent Article Trends: His work emphasizes lipid nanoparticle structure-function relationships, mRNA delivery optimization, and overcoming therapeutic challenges through nanotechnology. Key themes include lyotropic liquid crystalline phases, surface functionalization strategies, and in vitro cellular interactions.
Advising & Collaboration: Supervises projects on lipid-RNA nanocarrier structure, targeted mRNA delivery systems, and phytotherapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases. Collaborates widely across chemical, biomedical, and materials engineering disciplines.
Labs/Teams: Part of the Zhai Group, a multidisciplinary team advancing nanotechnology for healthcare and materials innovation.
