By exploring how nanoparticles interact with the living system across the length scales of organs, tissues, cells, and organelles, we design novel bionanomaterials for treating diseases arisen from various biological locations in vivo.
Tianjin University Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Research Experience
Tianjin, China
Tianjin University Advisor: Guangrong Zhao, School of Chemical Engineering
Project 1: Optimization of artifical cellular system for biosynthesis of danshensu
Advisor: Zhenping Wei, School of Chemical Engineering
Project 2: Impact of crystalline differences at nanoscale to the bioavailability of nimodipine
Advisor: Peng Bai, School of Chemical Engineering
Project 3: Operation study of three-tower liquid-exchange total reflux distillation system
Advisor: Bingzhi Li, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
Project 4: Simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation of lignocellulosic
Competition: International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM)
Honors
Outstanding Graduate of Tianjin University
2016
Normination of Outstanding Student Model of Tianjin University
2015
The Sunlight Talent Show, Grand Prize
2015
Advanced Individual of Sports Activities of Tianjin University
2014-2015
Advanced Individual of Entrepreneurial Practice of Tianjin University
2014-2015
Advanced Individual of Excellent Study of Tianjin University
2013-2015
Advanced Individual of Academic Improvement of Tianjin University
2013-2014
Merit Student of Tianjin University
2012-2015
Advanced Individual of Voluntary Service of Tianjin University
2012-2015
Employment
Nanjing, China 12/2016 - 11/2018
Nanjing University Postdoctoral fellow in chemistry (Adviser: Zhen SHEN)
Project: Synthesis of reaction-based fluorescence probes and the application in bioimaging.
Dalian, China 9/2014 - 11/2016
Dalian University of Technology Engineer of experimental organic chemistry
Dalian, China 10/2011 - 8/2014
Lubricant R&D Center of PetroChina R&D engineer
Education
Nanjing, China 9/2006 - 8/2011
Nanjing University Ph.D. in Chemistry (Adviser: Zhen SHEN)
Project: Synthesis and properties of fluorescent probes based on BODIPY derivatives.
Sendai, Japan 9/2010 - 3/2011
Tohoku University Joint PhD in Functional Organic Chemistry (Adviser: Nagao KOBAYASHI)
Project: Synthesis and properties of aza-BODIPYs and the applications in cation detection.
Changchun, China 9/2002 - 6/2006
Northeast Normal University B.E. in Environmental science (Adviser: Haijun WANG)
Project: Study on the Absorption of Heavy Metals in Soil by Plants.
Honors
Scientific and Technological Progress Award of China National Petroleum Corporation, second prize (Ministry level)
2015
Scientific and Technological Progress Award of China Petroleum Lubricant Corporation, third prize (Bureau level)
South China University of Technology Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Materials Science and Engineering
Taipei, Taiwan 9/2014 - 2/2015
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Research Experience
Guangzhou, China 9/2016 - 5/2017
South China University of Technology Advisor: Chengyun NING, School of Material Science and Engineering, SCUT
Final year project topic: "Embedding silver nanoparticle on the PPy/PDA-nanofiber modified titanium to improve the antibacterial property"
Guangzhou, China 8/2016 - 5/2017
South China University of Technology
Research on China Southern Power Grid project Advisor: Chengyun NING, School of Material Science and Engineering, SCUT
Project topic: "Research on assessment and analysis system of the metal material of electric transmission and transformation equipment"
Guangzhou, China 9/2015 - 7/2016
South China University of Technology
SCUT Student Research Project Advisor: Songlin MU, School of Material Science and Engineering, SCUT
Project topic: "Research on the blue layer of steel surface to project the steel from being oxidized"
Employment
Shenyang, China 8/2015 - 9/2015
Institute of Metal Research, The Chinese Academy of Science Research Assistant
Honors
National Scholarship
2016
Guangdong Province Materials Innovation Competiton, 3rd Prize
2016
National University Students’ Metallographic Techiques Competition
2016
Tuopu Scholarship
2014
Employment
Hong Kong, China 7/2017 - 9/2017
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Junior Research Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering (Advisor: C.H. Jonathan Choi)
Project 1: Cellular uptake of layer-by-layer DNA origami
Project 2: Polymerization-induced plasmon of polydopamine-coated gold nanoparticles in the NIR windows
Hong Kong, China 6/2017 - 7/2017
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Junior Research Assistant, Department of Electronic Engineering (Advisor: C.H. Jonathan Choi)
Project 1: Polymerization-induced plasmon of polydopamine-coated gold nanoparticles in the NIR windows
Project 2: Blood-brain-barrier permeable and neuron-targeting gold@polydopamine@poly(A) core-shell nanoprobes for real-time intracellular detection of microRNA in neurons
Project 3: Blocking of nutrition absorption enabled by polydopamine nanoparticles
Project 4: Highly specific delivery of oligonucleotides to the cell nucleus via coverslip compression
Hong Kong, China 2/2013 - 7/2017
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Junior Research Assistant, Department of Surgery (Advisor: Carmen Poon)
Project: Development of wireless energy harvesting system for implanted medical devices
Education
Hong Kong, China 8/2013 - 7/2017
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Thesis title: “Development of novel polydopamine-containing plasmonic nanoparticles for biomedical applications” (Supervisor: Jonathan Choi)
Research Experience
Hong Kong, China 5/2016 - 8/2016
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Research Intern, Faculty of Engineering (Advisor: C.H. Jonathan Choi)
Project: Synthesis of nanoparticles using novel materials for biomedical applications
Hong Kong, China 6/2015 - 8/2015
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Research Intern, Faculty of Engineering (Advisor: Raymond Tong)
Project: Brainwave feedback system for stroke rehabilitation
Boston, USA 5/2014 - 11/2014
International Genetically Engineered Machine 2014 Team Hong Kong-CUHK, Person in Charge of Human Practice, iGEM foundation
Project 1: Azotobacter vinelandii cluster-transformable and deoxygenated protein expression system (Advisors: KM Chan, TF Chan)
Project 2: Azotobacter vinelandii: from carbon dioxide to methane energy (Advisors: KM Chan, TF Chan)
Project 3: Saccharomyces cerevisiae Lab Chip Display (scLCD) – Saccharomyces cerevisiae Revolutionary Engineered Electronic Monitor (Advisor: Douglas Yung)
Xi'an Jiaotong University Bachelor of Engineering and Business, Major in Biomedical Engineering and Business Administration
Research Experience
Xi'an, China 11/2016 - 6/2017
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Final Year Project Advisor: Lin Min, Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics Center
Project topic: "Design of FRET based upconversion fluorescence nanoprobe for the detection of MicroRNA correlated with prostate cancer"
Xi'an, China 5/2016 - 8/2016
Xi'an Jiaotong University
College Student Entrepreneurship Competition based on the Internet Advisor: Zhou Qinwu, School of Life Science and Technology
Project topic: "Human health detection based on video stream"
Xi'an, China 9/2015 - 6/2016
Xi'an Jiaotong University
National College Student Innovation program Advisor: Liang Heng, School of Life Science and Technology
Project topic: "A portable biological toxicity detection device based on electrochemical biological paper-based microfluidic chip - android system"
Employment
Xi'an, China 11/2016 - 6/2017
Xi'an Jiaotong University President of the International Students’ Association of XJTU
Honors
Excellent Graduate Leader
2017
National Encouragement Scholarship
2016
Excellent Student Leader
2016
Pipeline Scholarship
2015
Excellent Student Leader
2015
National Encouragement Scholarship
2014
Excellent Student
2014
Education
Hong Kong, China 9/2019 - 7/2020
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering
Hong Kong, China 9/2013 - 7/2017
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering; Materials Option
Research Experience
Hong Kong, China 9/2019 - 7/2020
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Advisor: Prof. Zheng Li
Thesis title: "A Localized Tissue Retractor for Minimally Invasive Surgery"
Design and fabricate an in-vivo robotic tissue retractor prototype with soft actuators and suction cups (SolidWorks modelling and 3D printing) to achieve flexible crawling movements and tissue retraction function in assisting Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hong Kong, China 2/2017 - 6/2017
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Final Year Project via Co-op Program in The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) Advisor: Prof. L.W. Robin Ma and Industrial Supervisor: Mr. C.Y. Alan Ho
Project topic: "Multi-functional Miniature Robot Development for the Towngas Distribution Gas Pipeline"
Design, fabricate and test a proof-of-concept multi-functional miniature robot in 5 months to provide cost-effective solutions to gas pipe maintenance through in-pipe visual inspection, wall-thickness inspection and dewatering, targeted to a 3-inch diameter Galvanized Iron pipeline with 90 degree bends
Zurich, Switzerland 2/2016 - 1/2017
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Design Project for Powered Wheelchair Race in Cybathlon 2016, Team HKUSTwheels Advisor: Prof. L.W. Robin Ma
Design, build, and test an in-house powered-wheelchair called HKUSTwheels for disabled individuals in 8 months. Represented the team HKSAR-HKUST and competed with teams formed by university/industry partners. Awarded and ranked World #2.
Employment
Hong Kong, China 7/2017 - 8/2019
WSP (Asia) Limited Assistant Engineer in Building MEP
Assist in building service consultancy work in Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Services Division
Mainly involved in local hospitals redevelopment projects, commercial building redevelopment projects and Casino & Hotel Resort projects in Vietnam.
Hong Kong, China 2/2017 - 6/2017
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) Industrial Trainee at Distribution Operation Department
Assist in technical development projects in providing solutions to improve underground gas pipeline operations
Mainly involved in Multi-functional Miniature Robot for Pipe Inspection Project (FYP via Co-op Program)
Other project contributions: i) Maintenance of Laparobot and Predator, ii) Modification of Nullah Inspection Vehicle iii) Modification of Nullah Inspection Vehicle
Honors
Department of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK - Project Excellence Award Project title: "A Localized Tissue Retractor for Minimally Invasive Surgery"
2020
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) HK Branch - The 3rd Year Best Student Project Award Project title: "HKUSTwheels – Robotic Assistive Device for the General Public"
2017
Dean’s List
2017
School of Engineering, HKUST Engineering Student Ambassador
2017
ETH Zurich - Silver Medal in Powered Wheelchair Race, Cybathlon 2016
2016
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Reaching Out Award
2016
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) HK Branch President at Young Member Section, HKUST Student Chapter
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Thesis title: "A gold@polydopamine@hairpin–poly(adenylic acid) nanoparticles for crossing the blood-brain barrier and entering neurons" (Supervisor: Jonathan Choi)
Research Experience
Seoul, Korea 6/2017 - 8/2017
Korean Institute of Science and Technology Overseas summer research intern, Center for Bionics (Advisor: Hyungmin)
Project: Study of saccade and antisaccade movement of the eye with and without Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Hong Kong, China 5/2016 - 8/2016
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Research Intern, Faculty of Engineering (Advisor: C.H. Jonathan Choi)
Project: Biodistribution of untargeted nanorods of defined aspect ratios in mice
Honors
Professor Charles K. Kao Research Exchange Scholarship
2017
Hitachi (Hong Kong) Ltd Scholarship
2016
Dean’s list
2015
Education
Jinan, China 7/2016 - 6/2018 9/2011 - 6/2016
Shandong University Master of Clinical Medicine, Major in Thoracic Surgery Bachelor of Clinical Medicine
Research Experience
Jinan, China 6/2016 - 6/2019
Institute of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong University Advisor: Prof. Jiajun DU, Shandong Provincial Hospital
Project 1: “Exploration of OTUD7B in drug resistance of lung adenocarcinoma chemotherapy”
Project 2: “Hespertin as a potential therapeutic agent in lung adenocarcinoma”
Jinan, China 7/2013 - 10/2014
Institute of Immunopharmacology and Immunotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University
National College Student Innovation Program Advisor: Prof. Jian ZHANG, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University
Project: “Roles of Toll like receptors as adjuvants in HBV vaccine”
Honors
First Class Award of National College Student Innovation Program
South China University of Technology Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Research Experience
Guangzhou, China 11/2015 - 5/2016
South China University of Technology
Final Year Project Advisor: Weixing WANG, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Project topic: “Preparation of mesoporous silica (SBA-15) with uniform pore structure and luminescence property”
Guangzhou, China 10/2013 - 6/2015
South China University of Technology
Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisor: Weixing WANG, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Project topic: “Photoluminescent mesoporous carbon-doped silica from rice husks”
Honors
DICP Scholarship
2015
First-class Scholarship of School
2015
National Scholarship
2014
National Scholarship
2013
InvEnt Spirit of Invention Scholarship Award
2013
Education
Chengdu, China 9/2015 - 7/2019
Sichuan University Bachelor of Natural Science, Major in Pharmacy
Research Experience
Chengdu, China 9/2018 - 5/2019
Sichuan University
Final year project Advisor: Tao GONG, Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
Project topic: “Preparation and Characterization of In Situ Gel Loaded with Bupivacaine and Preliminary Pharmacokinetic Study”
Chengdu, China 12/2016 - 7/2017
Sichuan University
Student Research Project Advisor: Tao GONG, Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
Project topic: “The Pharmacodynamics of Macrophage Membrane Encapsulated PEG-PLGA Nanoparticles Loaded with Celastrol”
Chengdu, China 3/2016 - 11/2016
Sichuan University
National College Student Innovation Program Advisor: Hao SONG, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry in West China School of Pharmacy
Project topic: “Study on the Synthesis of Marine Products-Sarain A”
Employment
Chengdu, China 9/2016 - 7/2017
Sichuan University Director of Secretariat at West China School of Pharmacy Students' Union
Honors
First-class Scholarship of West China School of Pharmacy
2018
Outstanding University Students of Innovative Research Projects in SCU
2018
First-class Scholarship of Sichuan University
2017
Excellent Student Leader
2017
Excellent volunteers of the 2nd Young Scholars Forum
2017
First-class Scholarship of West China School of Pharmacy