Jeremy Tzeng

Jeremy Tzeng is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University's College of Science. He specializes in developing non-antibiotic strategies to combat microbial infections, focusing on microbial-host interactions and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

• PhD in Microbiology, Clemson University (1998)
• BS in Food Science, Tunghai University (1985)

His research spans Nanotechnology, Antimicrobial Development, and Biosensor Applications, with recent work on:

• Magnetic nanoparticles for targeted pathogen inactivation
• X-ray chemical imaging of implant infections
• Nutraceutical compounds with antimicrobial properties
• Biosensors for rapid pathogen detection
• Modified surgical surfaces to prevent biofilms
• Antibiotic-free poultry feed formulations

Publications from 2020-2024 reveal expertise in Microparticle detection, Implant infection diagnostics, and Nutritional microbiome modulation. Collaborations include Prisma Health physicians and grants from USDA, NSF, NIH, and military sectors. His laboratory operates in multiple spaces within Clemson's Life Sciences Building.