Jian Lu

Jian Lu is a Professor in the Department of Biological Physics at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the Christabel Pankhurst Institute. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Hull (1991), specializing in Emulsion stability and breakdown. His research focuses on biological physics, biomaterials, biointerfaces, and peptide self-assembly, with a strong emphasis on antimicrobial peptides, nanostructure fabrication, and neutron scattering techniques.

Key projects include investigations into structural changes of antibody molecules at interfaces, development of novel biocides against antimicrobial resistance, and contributions to the Manchester Bioelectronics Network. Lu has supervised 33 research students and led/co-led projects totaling £2.5M in funding. His work spans UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental sustainability.

Research highlights include enzyme-triggered drug delivery systems, surfactant-pesticide interactions, and pH-responsive peptide gels. His lab employs advanced techniques like neutron reflectivity and molecular dynamics simulations to study protein-surface interactions and antimicrobial mechanisms. Lu's recent work explores biocompatible nanomaterials for medical applications and sustainable water purification using bioinspired materials.