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Lu Xihongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomaterials
• Electrochemical Energy Storage
• Supercapacitors
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Lu Xihong is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University. He holds a PhD from the same institution and has held academic positions since 2013, progressing from Lecturer to Associate Professor, and ultimately to his current rank of Professor since 2019. His research focuses on nano-energy materials, electrochemical energy storage devices (e.g., supercapacitors, aqueous metal-ion batteries, electrocatalysis), and microbial fuel cells. He has been awarded multiple national and provincial grants, including the National Excellent Young Scientists Fund Project and Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Projects. Lu has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Advanced Materials , Angewandte Chemie International Edition , and ACS Energy Letters , with a focus on energy storage materials and electrochemical systems. Education: PhD in Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University (2008–2013) Joint PhD in Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz (2011–2013) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University (2004–2008) Research Highlights: Key projects include developing high-energy-density supercapacitors, stable bismuth-based batteries, and advanced electrocatalysts for water splitting. His work emphasizes surface engineering of nanomaterials and functional composites. Awards: Notable recognitions include the 2017 Guangdong Province Teaching Achievement Award (5th contributor), 2015 Guangdong Natural Science Award (3rd contributor), and 2013 China Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award. Grants & Projects: Over 10 funded projects, including National Natural Science Foundation of China grants, NSFC-Shanxi Joint Funds, and provincial innovation programs. He also leads collaborations with industry partners like Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups focused on electrochemical energy storage at Sun Yat-sen University, with a dedicated lab website: http://ce.sysu.edu.cn/electrochemistry/ .

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Contaminant Transport and Remediation
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Chongxuan Liu is Chair Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) , affiliated with the School of Environmental Science and Engineering and the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering. Previously, he served as Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) from 2006–2016 and as a part-time scientist there since 2015. His research integrates theoretical, experimental, and simulation approaches to study pollutant kinetics, multi-scale reactive transport, microbial community evolution, and nanomaterials for environmental remediation. Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University M.S. in Low-Temperature Aqueous Geochemistry, University of Alabama M.E. in Hydrogeochemistry and B.S. in Geology, Zhejiang University Liu’s research focuses on environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry , particularly the kinetics of contaminant transformation , multi-scale reactive transport theories , and microbial/nanomaterial-based remediation technologies . His work addresses uranium, arsenic, and nitrate contamination in groundwater-sediment systems, employing cybernetic modeling, pore-scale simulations, and watershed-scale hydro-biogeochemical studies. His recent publications (2014–2016) emphasize uranium adsorption mechanisms , nanoparticle transport dynamics , and coupled biogeochemical-hydrological processes . Articles span journals like Environmental Science & Technology , Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and Water Resources Research , reflecting expertise in contaminant transport, microbial remediation, and nanotechnology. Scientific accolades include Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2011) U.S. Department of Energy Outstanding Contribution Award (2004) He has authored over 170 peer-reviewed articles, with an H-index of 51 (8,000+ citations), and served as Associate Editor-in-Chief for ACS Earth and Space Chemistry . His lab at SUSTech trains undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students, with recent publications by Li Qianqian (master’s student) and collaborations across environmental molecular sciences, computational modeling, and nanomaterial synthesis.

• Biocatalysis
• Biotransformation
• Enzymatic Engineering
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Dr. Shi-Zhen WANG is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China. She holds a PhD from Zhejiang University (2009) and a BSc from Fuzhou University (2004). Her research focuses on biocatalysis, enzymatic engineering, and biosynthesis of chiral compounds. Education: PhD (Zhejiang University), BSc (Fuzhou University) Current Position: Associate Professor, Xiamen University Previous Roles: Assistant Professor (Xiamen University), Postdoctoral Fellow (MIT), Visiting Scholar (Hamburg University of Technology) Her research involves controlled assembly of multi-enzyme systems for biosynthesis, discovery of novel enzymes from extremophiles , and graphene-based biosensors . Recent publications demonstrate expertise in enzyme immobilization, cofactor regeneration, and biocatalytic pathway engineering for pharmaceutical and chemical production. Publications highlight trends in multi-enzyme cascades , extremophile enzyme applications , and bioinspired immobilization techniques . Key methodologies include peptide linker fusion, metal ion substitutions, and biomineralization approaches.

• Microbial Ecology
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alejandro Palomo Gonzalez is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and has a background in microbiology from Autonomous University of Madrid. PhD, Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (2014-2017) MSc, Microbiology, Autonomous University of Madrid (2012-2013) BSc, Biology, Autonomous University of Madrid and Aarhus University (2007-2012) His research focuses on microbial communities in natural and engineered systems, particularly their role in biogeochemical cycles like nitrogen cycling. He employs systems microbiology and omics-based approaches to study microbial ecology, physiology, and evolution. His work has significant implications for biological drinking water treatment and nitrification processes. The trends in his publications highlight expertise in comammox bacteria, metagenomics, and bioreactor systems. His studies span rapid sand filters, anammox reactors, and membrane bioreactors for environmental applications. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship (2014-2017) Otto Mønsteds Fond Grant (2015, 2016, 2019) Fonds de recherche du Québec-Nature et technologies (FRQNT) Grant (2016) He has contributed to microbial ecology through bioinformatics and lab-scale experimentation, co-discovering comammox bacteria that revolutionized understanding of the nitrogen cycle. His work intersects environmental microbiology, genomics, and sustainable engineering.

• Molecular mechanisms of pathogen-host interactions
• Protein post-translational modifications
• Programmed cell death
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Shan Li is a Tenured Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Southern University of Science and Technology School of Medicine . Previously, she held professorships at Huazhong Agricultural University and leadership roles at Taihe Hospital's Institute of Infection and Immunity. Recipient of NSFC Excellent Young Scholars Fund (2023) Developed novel protein post-translational modification research chain (Arginine-GlcNAcylation/ADPR-deacylization) Her findings appear in Textbook of Rheumatology (10th Edition) Research Interests: Focuses on molecular mechanisms of pathogen-host interactions, particularly enteropathogenic E. coli , Salmonella , and Chromobacterium infections. Key discoveries include pathogen-mediated host inflammatory response regulation, bacterial anti-phage mechanisms, and novel programmed cell death pathways. Scientific Contributions: Developed commercializable research tools for arginine glycosylation studies. Published 20+ papers in high-impact journals (Nature, Molecular Cell, Science) with cumulative IF>300, H-index 16, and 3000+ citations. Pioneered structural analysis of bacterial effector-host complexes via cryo-EM. 2023 NSFC Excellent Young Scholar 2020 Hubei Outstanding Female Scientist award 2017 Chutian Scholar Program 2016 Hubei Natural Science Paper Prize

• Synthetic Biology
• Biochemical Engineering
• Bacterial Population Control
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Zhao-Shou WANG is an Assistant Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Xiamen University , where he has worked since 2005. He earned his Ph.D. at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in 2003 and conducted postdoctoral research at Nanjing Agricultural University (2003-2005). He was a Visiting Scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2009-2010). Education: Bachelor: Huazhong Agricultural University (1991-1995) Master: Fujian Agricultural University (1997-2000) Ph.D.: Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2000-2003) Postdoctoral: Nanjing Agricultural University (2003-2005) His research focuses on synthetic biology , including quorum-sensing circuits , enzyme modification , and health product development . Recent work explores genetic circuit design , microbial bioproduction optimization , and environmental biodegradation mechanisms . Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of synthetic biology in biotechnology , biochemical engineering , and environmental science , with recurring themes in gene network control , aptasensor development , and industrial microbial systems . Contact: wzs@xmu.edu.cn | Tel: 0592-2183751

• Fermentation Engineering
• Genetic Engineering
• Metabolic Engineering
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Xue-Ping Ling is a Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China. Her research integrates fermentation, genetic and metabolic engineering to develop microbial processes for high-value lipids and carotenoids. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry Biology, Xiamen University (2005-2011) M.S. in Fermentation Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce (2000-2003) B.S. in Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce (1996-2000) Research Interests: Prof. Ling’s work centers on fermentation engineering , genetic engineering and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms. She exploits oleaginous fungi, thraustochytrids and yeasts to over-produce polyunsaturated fatty acids (arachidonic, docosahexaenoic), astaxanthin and other high-value metabolites. Proteomic and biochemical approaches are combined with bioreactor optimization to enhance yields and understand regulatory networks. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2009-2017) reveal a dual focus: (i) upstream bioprocess development—carbon/nitrogen feeding strategies, vitamin supplementation, strain adaptation—for gram-scale lipid and pigment production, and (ii) downstream analytical and environmental proteomics, assessing toxicant impacts on aquatic organisms. The integration of omics with process engineering underpins a sustainable biomanufacturing pipeline. Labs & Teams: She leads research within the biochemical engineering laboratories of Xiamen University, collaborating with groups in environmental science and molecular microbiology to translate microbial cell factories into industrial reality.

• Marine Microbial Ecology
• Host-Virus Interactions
• Biogeochemical Cycles
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Dr. HOU Shengwei is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). His research focuses on computational microbial ecology and evolution, particularly the biogeography and interactions of marine microbes, host-virus dynamics, and microbial responses to climate change. Education: PhD in Bioinformatics (Freiburg University, 2018), Master in Molecular Genetics (Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2013), Bachelor in Biotechnology (Southwest University, 2009). He employs multi-omics approaches and bioinformatics to study microbial environmental adaptation mechanisms, biogeochemical cycles, and climate change impacts. His work spans marine microbial observatories and computational biogeochemical modeling. Dr. Hou has published over 20 papers in prestigious journals like The ISME Journal , PNAS , and RNA Biology . He serves as a guest editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and a review editor for Frontiers in Marine Science , with extensive peer-review experience.

Ning Jiaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bacterial Immunity
• CRISPR-Cas Systems
• Gene Editing Tools
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ning Jia is an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUStech), where she has served since May 2021. Previously an Assistant Professor at the same institution, she completed her postdoctoral research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Jia earned her PhD in Biology from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2016 and has established herself as a leading researcher in bacterial immunity mechanisms. Her educational background includes: BS in Marine Biology from Ocean University of China (2006-2010) PhD in Biology from University of Science and Technology of China (2010-2016), advised by Zhou Cong-Zhao and Chen Yuxing Dr. Jia's research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms of the arms race between microorganisms and their host immune systems, particularly prokaryotic immune systems that defend against invading phages. She also develops biotechnological tools based on CRISPR-Cas systems to advance our ability to understand and manipulate biological systems. Her work combines biochemical, molecular biological, microbiological, and structural biological approaches to understand microbial defense mechanisms at the molecular level. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on molecular mechanisms of bacterial immune systems, examining CRISPR-Cas variants, phage defense mechanisms, and structural insights into immune proteins. Her work spans disciplines including microbiology, structural biology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, with particular emphasis on how bacteria defend against viral predators and how these defense systems can be harnessed for biotechnological applications. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards: MIT Technology Review's "Innovators Under 35" in the Asia-Pacific region (2022) Blavatnik Regional Award for Young Scientists in Chemistry (2020) Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talents (2021) Editorial Board Member of Journal of Biological Chemistry and mLife (2024) Dr. Jia has secured multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and various provincial and municipal programs. She serves as a reviewer for top journals including Nature, Science, Nature Microbiology, Nature Catalysis, and Nature Chemical Biology. Her laboratory at SUStech combines structural, biochemical, and microbiological approaches to unravel the molecular mechanisms of bacterial immunity and develop novel biotechnological applications based on these systems.

• Molecular machine development
• Chips for single molecule detection
• Microbiology
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LIU Ronghui is a Research Assistant Professor at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he also serves as a master's supervisor. His work bridges microelectronics and microbiology, focusing on innovative applications at the intersection of these fields. His educational background includes: PhD in Microbiology from Central South University (2016-2020) Master's in Microbiology from Lanzhou University (2013-2016) Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from Tarim University (2009-2013) Postdoctoral research at SUSTech's School of Microelectronics and School of Medicine (2020-2022) Dr. Liu's research spans molecular machine development, single-molecule sequencing technologies, and protein design applications. His work particularly focuses on creating chips for single molecule detection and studying macromolecular evolution mechanisms in extreme life systems. His innovative approach combines microelectronics with biological systems to develop novel sensing and sequencing technologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward nanopore-based technologies for molecular detection and sequencing, with increasing focus on biomedical applications. His work has evolved from traditional bioleaching research toward cutting-edge single-molecule detection systems, reflecting a strategic shift toward high-impact biotechnology applications. His notable scientific achievements include: Central South University President Scholarship for top PhD student in 2019 Central South University Outstanding Graduate Student in 2020 Dr. Liu has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant (32371526) and the Youth Fund Project (32100021). He has also been a key participant in the National Key R&D Program (2022YFF1203400) and several Shenzhen municipal projects totaling over RMB 6 million. His research group has produced more than 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and filed 13 invention patents related to nanopore technologies and molecular machines. His laboratory focuses on developing next-generation sequencing technologies through the integration of microelectronics and biological systems, with particular emphasis on creating dual-gated nanopores based on extremophile transmembrane channels for DNA data storage applications.

• Synthetic biology
• Metabolic engineering
• Enzyme engineering
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Professor Mingfeng Cao is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, where he has held the rank of Professor since 2021. Previously he served as a Research Scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018–2021) and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University (2013–2018). Education PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Nankai University (2011) BS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Yantai University (2006) Research Interests Professor Cao’s laboratory integrates synthetic biology with metabolic engineering to design and construct microbial cell factories capable of producing high-value chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. Core themes include: Pathway engineering for natural-product and amino-acid derivative biosynthesis Enzyme evolution and directed evolution platforms CRISPR-based genome editing and gene regulation in non-conventional yeasts Fermentation process optimization for lipid and biopolymer production His work spans the development of genetic toolkits for Issatchenkia orientalis , Scheffersomyces stipitis , and Yarrowia lipolytica , as well as advanced CRISPR systems for genome-wide functional studies. Publication Trends Between 2017 and 2022, Professor Cao has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications , Metabolic Engineering , ACS Synthetic Biology , and Biotechnology Advances . The trajectory reveals a consolidation around synthetic-biology-driven metabolic engineering with increasing emphasis on non-conventional yeast chassis, CRISPR technologies, and high-throughput genotype–phenotype mapping. Scientific Awards No specific awards or honors are listed in the provided text. Advising & Funding While individual student names are not disclosed, Professor Cao’s laboratory actively mentors graduate researchers working at the intersection of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. Grant support is implied by continuous publication output, but explicit funding sources and project titles are not provided. Laboratory & Collaborations His research group operates from Room 303, Guihuashan Building , Xiamen University, fostering collaborations with teams at the University of Illinois, Iowa State University, and other international partners as evidenced by co-authored publications.

• Natural Product Chemistry
• Plant Metabolism
• Synthetic Biology
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Ancheng Huang is an Associate Professor (since August 2019) in the Department of Biology at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), China. He received his Ph.D. in natural product chemistry from The University of Adelaide (2014), followed by postdoctoral work at the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (Macau University of Science and Technology, 2015) and the John Innes Centre (UK, 2015-2019), where he held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016-2018). His research bridges plant chemistry and biology, focusing on natural product biosynthesis. Education: Ph.D. (University of Adelaide, 2014), Graduate (South China University of Technology, 2009-2010), B.E. (South China Agricultural University, 2005-2009) Research Interests include: Plant specialized metabolism Natural product biosynthesis (pathway discovery, enzyme mechanisms) Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering Metabolomics and chemical genetics Protein engineering for catalysis Selected Scientific Awards : Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016) Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence (2014) HongManTang Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award (2009) Laboratory is based at Room 337, Research Building 1, SUSTech, Shenzhen, China. His team develops synthetic biology platforms for plant natural product production and investigates enzyme mechanisms in specialized metabolism.

• Microbial Ecology
• Microbial Evolution
• Microbial Symbiosis
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Dr. FAN Lu is an Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology, leading the Microbial Informatics Lab in the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering. His research focuses on microbial ecology, evolution, symbiosis, and microbiome-virus interactions using computational biology approaches. PhD in Microbiology and Immunology (University of New South Wales, 2012) MSc in Biophysics (Zhejiang University, 2008) BSc in Applied Bioscience (Zhejiang University, 2006) His work spans microbial interactions in marine environments, computational phylogenetics, and environmental applications of microbiomes. Recent publications highlight sponge holobiont dynamics, mitochondrial evolution, and viral regulation of archaea in carbon cycling. Scientific awards include the FEMS Young Scientist Prize (2011) and Tony Roach Prize in Marine Environmental Science (2014). Active grants include NSFC projects on marine archaea mechanisms (2020-2022, 2024-2027) and Shenzhen initiatives on antipollution microbiology.