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Yan Yu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University Bloomington. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University (2004) and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (2009), followed by postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on the interface of materials science, bioanalytical chemistry, and physical chemistry, emphasizing lipid membrane self-assembly, biomaterials-cell interactions, and cell-cell communication. Key projects include designing Janus nanoparticles for immune modulation, studying phagosome maturation dynamics, and developing artificial antigen-presenting cells.
Research interests span nanotechnology applications in immunology, biomimetic materials engineering, and quantitative analysis of cellular processes. Recent work investigates how nanoparticle surface anisotropy influences immune signaling and phagosome functionality. Her Yu Research Group explores interdisciplinary approaches to control cell behavior via novel materials and chemical strategies.
Publications highlight advancements in antibacterial nanoparticle design, immune receptor crosstalk mechanisms, and intracellular trafficking analysis using Janus particle probes. While no explicit awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant contributions to biomaterials and immunology fields. She advises the Yu Research Group and maintains active collaborations in cancer immunotherapy and microbial pathogenesis.
