Shine Xu Zhang

Shine Xu Zhang is a Professor at Cape Breton University, holding the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Healthy Environments and Communities and the Industrial Research Chair in Applied Nanotechnology. His research focuses on utilizing nanotechnology and nanomaterials for environmental and health applications, particularly in water treatment, cancer diagnostics, and precision nanomedicine.

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry (2009), University of Waterloo
• Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Waterloo
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard University (School of Engineering and Applied Science)

Dr. Zhang's expertise spans Fenton chemistry, electrochemistry, nanocomposite materials, and nanosurface chemistry. His work develops innovative solutions for water treatment, environmental remediation, and cancer therapies through precision nanomedicine.

Key awards include:

• Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Healthy Environments and Communities
• Industrial Research Chair in Applied Nanotechnology

With 65 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 30, his research bridges environmental science, health applications, and advanced materials engineering. He continues to lead interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and medical sciences.