Ruomei Gao

Ruomei Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at SUNY Old Westbury. Her research focuses on light-induced chemical reactions producing reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly singlet oxygen (1O₂) and superoxide radicals (O₂⁻), with applications in photodynamic therapy (PDT). She develops pH-responsive nano-sensitizers for targeted cancer therapy and investigates ROS formation from thiopurine DNA bases under UVA irradiation. Key instrumentation in her lab includes time-resolved lasers, NMR, HPLC/MS, and UV/vis spectrophotometers.

Her work bridges chemistry and biomedical applications, emphasizing drug delivery mechanisms and quantitative analysis of molecular events in biological systems. Notable contributions include silica-attached porphyrins for selective PDT and glycosylated chlorins for bioimaging. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate her expertise in photochemistry, nanomaterials, and therapeutic agent design.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Dr. Gao collaborates extensively with peers and students on projects combining synthetic chemistry, analytical techniques, and biomedical applications.