Jing Pan

Dr. Jing Pan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He leads the Biodesign Lab, focusing on developing cutting-edge biosensing technologies for real-time monitoring of immune system dynamics and biomolecules in bodily fluids. His NSF CAREER Award-winning project aims to create continuous monitoring systems for immune status assessment, addressing critical gaps in clinical diagnostics.

His research integrates nanomaterials, nanostructured surfaces, and biorecognition elements to enable rapid, sensitive detection of biomarkers. Applications span healthcare (e.g., ICU monitoring during pandemics), agriculture, and engineering education innovation. Collaborations include work with Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón to objectively measure student anxiety via saliva-based biosensors, bridging clinical and educational challenges.

Pan’s work emphasizes adaptive, personalized medical interventions through technologies akin to 'thermostats for the body.' His lab’s advancements in DNA walkers, molecular switches, and nanoparticle-based sensors reflect a multidisciplinary approach to biomedical engineering challenges. Key scientific contributions include pioneering real-time spatiotemporal monitoring systems and antibody-based molecular switches.

• Key Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023)
• Lab Focus: Biodesign Lab (nanotechnology, biosensors, biomedical applications)
• Education Initiative: Biosensor-driven anxiety measurement in engineering students