Yanfang Wu

Dr Yanfang Wu is a prominent Researcher at the Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney. Their work bridges Sensor Technology, Electrochemistry, and Nanotechnology, with a focus on bioelectronic systems for disease diagnosis and single-molecule sensors.

• Education: PhD from UNSW Sydney.

Research interests include:

• Micro-/nano-fabrication of sensor devices
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensors
• Single-particle collision electrochemistry
• Paper-based analytical sensors for on-site testing
• Advanced nanoelectrochemistry implementation

Publications span 73 journal articles, 4 conference papers, and 2 preprints, with citations exceeding 1,900 and an H-index of 21 (Google Scholar). Key trends include innovations in aptamer-based detection, nanopore sensing, and electrochemical methods for biomedical and environmental applications.

Scientific contributions recognized through:

• 2023 Best Oral Presentation Award (Advanced Healthcare Materials/Advanced NanoBiomed Research)
• 2023 Australian Centre for NanoMedicine Travel Award
• 2021 Biosensors and Bioelectronics Best Paper Award Finalist
• 2019 Dean’s Award for Outstanding PhD Theses
• Multiple reviewer recognitions for Q1 journals (2018–2017)

Has co-supervised 6 PhD students and 1 Honours student, with 4 PhD completions. Active in interdisciplinary collaboration and entrepreneurship through UNSW initiatives.