Jianjun Wei

Dr. Jianjun Wei is a Professor and Graduate Program Director at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). He joined UNCG in 2013 after working as a Principal Scientist at CFD Research Corporation. His research focuses on nanomaterials, bio-nanoscience, and energy applications, supported by grants from NSF, NIH, and other agencies. Dr. Wei earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (2004) and holds prior academic appointments at Shanghai University (1995–2000).

Research Interests: His work integrates nanomaterials with biological systems, emphasizing nanoscale reactions under external fields, biosensors, energy storage, and plasmonic effects. Key areas include carbon nanodots for antioxidant applications, plasmonic sensing platforms, and magnetic field-enhanced catalysis.

Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals like ACS Nano, Langmuir, and Nano Energy, focusing on nanomaterial synthesis, bioanalytical tools, and energy conversion systems. Recent trends include machine learning in catalyst design and plasmonic-based diagnostics.

• Awards: NASA Technical Innovation Award (2013), DOD SBIR Achievement Award (2008), UNCG Research Excellence Nomination (2018).
• Grants & Collaborations: NIH-funded projects on biosensor development and energy storage systems. Active in industry partnerships for commercializing nanotechnology.
• Lab Activities: Wei Group develops plasmonic devices for clinical diagnostics (e.g., diabetes biomarkers), supercapacitor materials, and nanoscale reaction studies.