Xiaojun Xian

Dr. Xiaojun Xian is an Assistant Professor in the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at South Dakota State University. His research focuses on interdisciplinary advancements in biochemical sensing technologies, wearable medical devices, and smart sensing materials engineering. Key research areas include wearable healthcare systems, advanced sensing materials (nanomaterials and MOFs), and data science integration in wearable devices. He has developed commercialized products like the Breezing Pro metabolic tracker and holds FDA 510(k) clearance for medical device innovations.

• Education:
• Postdoctoral in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Arizona State University
• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Peking University
• B.S. in Physical Chemistry, Peking University

Research Interests: Dr. Xian’s work spans biosensors, wearable sensing technologies, and nanomaterials engineering. His lab develops flexible thin-film transistor sensors, colorimetric array systems, and micro quartz tuning fork (MQTF) platforms for applications in pollution monitoring, lung disease management, and metabolic tracking. He emphasizes translating lab innovations into commercial healthcare solutions.

Grants & Funding: As PI/co-PI, he has secured ~$5.8M in federal funding (NIH/NSF/NASA) for projects like mobile respiratory disease monitoring and wearable pollution sensors. Recent grants include a Samsung-funded project on colorimetric array sensors for metabolic disease biomarkers.

• Professional Roles:
• Topic Editor, Chemosensors and Biosensors
• Reviewer for 30+ journals and NIH/NSF/NASA panels
• Member of ACS, IEEE, and MRS

Labs & Teams: His research group integrates electrical, chemical, and biomedical engineering to address healthcare challenges. Collaborations include The Biodesign Institute and industry partnerships like TF Health Co., where he serves as Vice President for product development.