LIU Ronghui

LIU Ronghui is a Research Assistant Professor at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he also serves as a master's supervisor. His work bridges microelectronics and microbiology, focusing on innovative applications at the intersection of these fields.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Microbiology from Central South University (2016-2020)
• Master's in Microbiology from Lanzhou University (2013-2016)
• Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from Tarim University (2009-2013)
• Postdoctoral research at SUSTech's School of Microelectronics and School of Medicine (2020-2022)

Dr. Liu's research spans molecular machine development, single-molecule sequencing technologies, and protein design applications. His work particularly focuses on creating chips for single molecule detection and studying macromolecular evolution mechanisms in extreme life systems. His innovative approach combines microelectronics with biological systems to develop novel sensing and sequencing technologies.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward nanopore-based technologies for molecular detection and sequencing, with increasing focus on biomedical applications. His work has evolved from traditional bioleaching research toward cutting-edge single-molecule detection systems, reflecting a strategic shift toward high-impact biotechnology applications.

His notable scientific achievements include:

• Central South University President Scholarship for top PhD student in 2019
• Central South University Outstanding Graduate Student in 2020

Dr. Liu has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant (32371526) and the Youth Fund Project (32100021). He has also been a key participant in the National Key R&D Program (2022YFF1203400) and several Shenzhen municipal projects totaling over RMB 6 million. His research group has produced more than 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and filed 13 invention patents related to nanopore technologies and molecular machines.

His laboratory focuses on developing next-generation sequencing technologies through the integration of microelectronics and biological systems, with particular emphasis on creating dual-gated nanopores based on extremophile transmembrane channels for DNA data storage applications.