Muhammad N. Yousaf

Dr. Muhammad N. Yousaf is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University, affiliated with the Biology Graduate Program. His interdisciplinary research group bridges organic chemistry, bioanalytical methods, chemical biology, and biomaterials to study cell behavior and develop advanced biotechnologies.

Research focuses include: 1) Surface chemistry and microfluidics for cell behavior analysis, 2) Dynamic 'click' chemistry for bioconjugation, 3) Liposome fusion for cell surface engineering in tissue engineering, and 4) biodegradable polymers for regenerative medicine. His lab integrates synthetic chemistry, live-cell microscopy, and material science to create innovative tools for biomedical applications.

Key research outputs include scaffold-free 3D tissue assembly, redox-responsive bioconjugation strategies, and bioorthogonal bacterial surface modifications. These studies have been highlighted in C&E News, Faculty 1000, and major news outlets.

He supervises graduate students in the Biology program and collaborates on projects involving cell-cell interactions, hydrogel design, and stem cell differentiation. His lab is located in the Life Sciences Building and Chemistry Department facilities at York University.