Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Zhang | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Zhang | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

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Huan Zhang, Ph.D. 🌱🧬

Associate Professor, School of Agriculture and Biology

🧬Research Interests

Dr. Huan Zhang’s research centers on nanoscale construction and manipulation techniques that leverage nanotechnology to simulate, regulate, and monitor life processes, advancing human health and sustainable development. Key areas of focus include:

  • 🧬 Precision design and controllable self-assembly of DNA framework structures
  • 🔬 Nanoprobe design with applications in biosensing and bioimaging
  • 🧬 Nanotechnology-mediated gene editing, delivery of functional molecules, and innovative approaches to disease treatment

🎓Education and Training

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (Feb 2017 – Jul 2020): UC Berkeley, Markita Landry Lab 🌿
    Developed abiotic delivery platforms in plant systems using nanomaterials like DNA origami, carbon nanotubes, and gold nanoparticles.
  • Research Assistant (Sep 2014 – Jan 2017): Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, CAS 🧫
    Engineered nanomaterial-based sensors for cancer biomarker detection.
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (Sep 2009 – Jul 2014): Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, CAS
    Focused on biomedicine applications of DNA nanostructures and graphene oxide.
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (Sep 2005 – Jul 2009): Ludong University, China

🔬Academic Activities

Dr. Zhang has presented numerous invited talks on nanotechnology in genetic engineering, including notable conferences like the International Association for Plant Biotechnology Congress and the International Conference on DNA Nanotechnology.

🏆 Honors and Awards

  • 🌟 Shanghai Pujiang Talent Award (2022-2024)
  • 🏆 National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Grant (2017-2019)
  • 🏅 Chinese Academy of Sciences Excellent Student Award (2013-2014)
  • 🎓 National Inspirational Scholarship (2008)

🏅Professional Service

  • Peer Reviewer for journals such as Nature Protocols, Advanced Science, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Guest Associate Editor for Plants and Frontiers in Genome Editing

✨Conclusion:

  • Dr. Huan Zhang is a distinguished researcher in nanotechnology and its applications in agriculture, biology, and medicine. With expertise in DNA framework structures, biosensing, and nanotechnology-mediated gene editing, Dr. Zhang’s work bridges foundational science and real-world applications, from innovative plant genetic engineering to advanced disease treatments. His academic journey, marked by international collaborations and recognition from prestigious organizations, underscores his contributions to advancing sustainable solutions and human health. As a dedicated educator and active contributor to scientific communities, Dr. Zhang is at the forefront of integrating nanotechnology into life sciences for a better future. 🌱🧬

     

📊🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:
  • Title: Nanoparticle cellular internalization is not required for RNA delivery to mature plant leaves
    Authors: Zhang, H., Goh, N.S., Wang, J.W., Park, S.-J., Landry, M.P.
    Journal: Nature Nanotechnology
    Year: 2022

 

  • Title: Gold-Nanocluster-Mediated Delivery of siRNA to Intact Plant Cells for Efficient Gene Knockdown
    Authors: Zhang, H., Cao, Y., Xu, D., Landry, M.P., Yang, P.
    Journal: Nano Letters
    Year: 2021

 

  • Title: Effects of rice root exudates on aggregation, dissolution and bioaccumulation of differently-charged Ag nanoparticles
    Authors: Yang, J., Duan, H., Wang, X., Zhang, H., Zhang, Z.
    Journal: RSC Advances
    Year: 2022

 

  • Title: Plant biomacromolecule delivery methods in the 21st century
    Authors: Rustgi, S., Naveed, S., Windham, J., Zhang, H., Demirer, G.S.
    Journal: Frontiers in Genome Editing
    Year: 2022

 

  • Title: Imaging tools for plant nanobiotechnology
    Authors: Zhao, B., Luo, Z., Zhang, H., Zhang, H.
    Journal: Frontiers in Genome Editing
    Year: 2022