Hui Lu

Dr. Hui Lu is a Lecturer in Bioscience at the University of Manchester (UoM), affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Function. She leads the Biosciences International Summer School (Bio-SISS) and holds a Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2013). Her research focuses on mitochondrial protein biogenesis, graphene oxide biomaterials, and oxidative protein folding, collaborating with experts across disciplines such as materials science and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Lu earned her DPhil in protein folding at the University of Oxford under Prof. Chris Dobson. She conducted postdoctoral research at Imperial College London, UCL, and UoM before establishing her independent research group. Her work addresses mitochondrial dysfunction in diseases, graphene oxide’s biomedical applications, and improving recombinant protein production.

Key research areas include:

• Mitochondrial protein quality control via protease Yme1 regulation
• Graphene oxide’s role in enhancing biomaterial properties and bioprinting
• Oxidative folding of therapeutic proteins like TGF-β

Dr. Lu teaches undergraduate courses in biochemistry, including protein modules and research skills. She supervises MSc and PhD projects in her research areas. Recent publications (2022–2024) highlight advancements in graphene oxide composites, mitochondrial proteomics, and biomaterial mechanics. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and innovation.