Jian Cui

Jian Cui is a Principal Investigator at the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus (Helmholtz Munich) since 2018. He previously served as a Junior Group Leader at ETH Zürich (2017) and conducted postdoctoral research at ETH Zürich (2014).

• Education:
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Stanford University
  • Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, MIT

Research Interests: Jian Cui’s work focuses on synthesizing nanomaterials with unique chemical and optical properties to advance biological imaging and sensing. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineered nanomaterials and nano-optical detection for transdisciplinary outcomes in biomedical applications.

Publications Trends: His recent publications (2025–2019) highlight expertise in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and semiconductor nanoparticles, with applications in live-cell imaging, protein interaction sensing, and energy transfer mechanisms.

Scientific Awards:

• ETH Zurich and Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 2014 Member of USA Delegation to Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates
• 2013 Materials Research Society Graduate Student Award (Silver)
• 2012 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Advising & Collaborations: Jian Cui leads the nanoPROBE lab, a diverse team exploring nanomaterials for biological systems. His research involves collaborations with institutions like ETH Zürich and Technical University of Munich.

Labs & Teams: The nanoPROBE lab at Helmholtz Munich pioneers unconventional tools for biological imaging and sensing, leveraging interdisciplinary methods to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.