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Professor Xudong Cao is a faculty member at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering, leading the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2001), MASc from Toronto, and BASc from Beijing. His research focuses on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and microfluidic devices for medical and environmental applications. Key areas include nerve regeneration via biosynthesized cellulose conduits, pathogen detection using aptamer-based biosensors, and nanotechnology for diagnostic imaging.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto (2001)
- MASc in Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto
- BASc in Chemical Engineering, Beijing
- Research Interests:
- Biomaterials for regenerative medicine
- Microfluidic diagnostic platforms
- Nanoparticle engineering for imaging
- Food safety pathogen detection
His recent work emphasizes translating lab innovations into clinical applications, such as growth-factor-releasing biomaterials for neural stem cell proliferation post-TBI and anti-cancer agents from marine organisms. Over 60 peer-reviewed articles highlight his contributions to biomaterials science and biomedical engineering.
