معرفی
He Dong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her research focuses on supramolecular peptide biomaterials for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, gene therapy, and antimicrobial treatments. She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Rice University (2008) and completed postdoctoral research at Emory University and UC Berkeley. Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the NSF Faculty Early Career Award (2017) and the CAB Young Investigator Award (2017).
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, Rice University, 2008
- MS in Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 2002
- BS in Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 1999
Research Interests: Design and application of self-assembling peptides for biomedical uses, including nanomedicine, antimicrobial therapies, and cancer treatment. Her lab develops pH-responsive nanofibers and peptide-polymer conjugates for targeted drug delivery.
Recent Research Trends: Focus on pH-triggered antimicrobial agents, self-assembled hydrogels, and nanocomposites for lung infections. Her work bridges chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering, emphasizing translational applications in medicine.
Awards & Honors:
- NSF CAREER Award (2017)
- Emerging Investigator, Journal of Materials Chemistry B (2018)
- CAB Young Investigator Award (2017)
Grants & Advising: Secured over $8 million in grants, including NIH and NSF funding. Mentored over 20 graduate students and postdocs, contributing to their academic and professional growth. Active in outreach, including mentoring high school students and teachers.
Labs & Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary lab focused on peptide biomaterials. Collaborates with engineers and clinicians to advance translational research in nanomedicine and antimicrobial therapies.
