Shuiqin Zhou

Shuiqin Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York (CUNY). She earned her Ph.D. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and conducted postdoctoral research at SUNY Stony Brook. She joined CSI in 2002 as an Associate Professor and was promoted to Professor in 2008. Her research is centered on the design and application of responsive nanomaterials for biomedical use.

Education:

• Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• M.S., Xiamen University, China
• B.S., Xiamen University, China

Her research interests focus on nanomaterials for biosensing, bioimaging, and drug delivery. She specializes in glucose-sensitive nanoparticles, hybrid nanogels, carbon dots, magnetic nanoparticles, and self-regulated insulin delivery systems. Her work integrates polymer chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology to develop smart, multifunctional platforms for medical applications, particularly in diabetes and cancer therapy.

Her recent publications (2023–2024) continue to explore catalytic microgels, yolk-shell structures, and carbon-based nanozymes, demonstrating sustained research activity and leadership in functional nanomaterials. The articles highlight trends toward multifunctional, biocompatible, and stimuli-responsive systems with applications in environmental catalysis, cancer therapy, and biosensing.

She has published over 116 papers in high-impact journals such as Chemical Society Reviews, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Advanced Functional Materials. Her collaborative work includes extensive co-authorship with researchers in nanomedicine and materials chemistry.

Advising and Grants: While specific student names and grants are not listed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and leadership in research suggest active mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Her work likely involves funding from federal and private sources supporting nanotechnology and biomedical research.

Labs and Teams: She leads a research group at CSI focused on the synthesis and characterization of responsive hybrid nanomaterials, utilizing techniques such as light scattering and X-ray scattering for nanostructure analysis.