Associate Professor at Sichuan University, China
Dr. Jieyu Zhang is an Associate Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University. Her research focuses on developing biomaterials for medical applications, including flexible conductive hydrogels for heart failure treatment, wound healing, and pathogen detection. She collaborates with industry leaders to translate scientific advancements into real-world applications, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems and antibacterial materials.
Publications Profile
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🎓 Education Details
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Ph.D. in Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore (2010–2016)
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Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2007–2010)
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Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2003–2007)
👩🔬 Professional Experience
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Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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National University of Singapore, Singapore
🌱 Research Interests
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Biomaterials & Functional Hydrogels – Development of bioengineered materials for medical applications
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Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine – Engineering conductive hydrogels for cardiac repair and wound healing
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Pathogen Detection & In Vitro Diagnostics – Development of nanomaterials for bacterial and viral detection
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Flexible Bioelectronics & Electrical Stimulation – Applications of conductive biomaterials in chronic disease management
🏆 Awards and Honors
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Featured as a Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigator 2024
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Achieved NMPA approval for a novel continuous glucose monitoring system
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Lead researcher in the clinical translation of an electrically conductive wound dressing
🔍 Conclusion
Dr. Zhang’s contributions to biomaterials science have significantly advanced medical applications, including disease diagnostics, chronic wound healing, and cardiac tissue repair. Her industry collaborations bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical medical solutions, making her work highly impactful in both academic and commercial settings.
Publications 📚
📄 Antibacterial black phosphorus nanosheets for biomedical applications
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2023 | DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00723e
📄 Biomass-derived 2D carbon materials: structure, fabrication, and application in electrochemical sensors
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2023 | DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01910a
📄 3D Biomass‐Derived Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Biosensors
📚 Advanced Materials Technologies, 2023 | DOI: 10.1002/admt.202300666
📄 Conductive hydrogels with hierarchical biofilm inhibition capability accelerate diabetic ulcer healing
📚 Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.142457
📄 Injectable polyaniline nanorods/alginate hydrogel with AAV9-mediated VEGF overexpression for myocardial infarction treatment
📚 Biomaterials, 2023 | DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122088
📄 Mussel-inspired bioactive 3D-printable poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene) and the in vitro assessment of its potential as cranioplasty implants
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2022 | DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00419d
📄 Recent advances in implantable hydrogels for treating heart failure
📚 Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2022 | DOI: 10.1002/app.53156
📄 Phytic Acid-Promoted rapid fabrication of natural polypeptide coatings for multifunctional applications
📚 Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135917
📄 Injectable conductive and angiogenic hydrogels for chronic diabetic wound treatment
📚 Journal of Controlled Release, 2022 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.014
📄 Reusable electrochemical non-enzymatic glucose sensors based on Au-inlaid nanocages
📚 Nano Research, 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12274-022-4219-4
📄 Conductive dual hydrogen bonding hydrogels for the electrical stimulation of infected chronic wounds
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2021 | DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01432c
📄 Intrinsic Antibacterial and Conductive Hydrogels Based on the Distinct Bactericidal Effect of Polyaniline for Infected Chronic Wound Healing
📚 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021 | DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c14088
📄 Microneedle-mediated vascular endothelial growth factor delivery promotes angiogenesis and functional recovery after stroke
📚 Journal of Controlled Release, 2021 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.08.057
📄 Transdermal delivery of peptide and protein drugs: Strategies, advantages and disadvantages
📚 Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102007
📄 Highly Stretchable and Conductive Self-Healing Hydrogels for Temperature and Strain Sensing and Chronic Wound Treatment
📚 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020 | DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08291
📄 Flexible and self-healing electrochemical hydrogel sensor with high efficiency toward glucose monitoring
📚 Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2020 | DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112105
📄 A synergistic antibacterial effect between terbium ions and reduced graphene oxide in a poly(vinyl alcohol)–alginate hydrogel for treating infected chronic wounds
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2019 | DOI: 10.1039/c8tb02679c
📄 Scaffold with Micro/Macro‐Architecture for Myocardial Alignment Engineering into Complex 3D Cell Patterns
📚 Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2019 | DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901015
📄 Bio-responsive smart polymers and biomedical applications
📚 Journal of Physics: Materials, 2019 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7639/ab1af5
📄 Deposition of catechol-functionalized chitosan and silver nanoparticles on biomedical titanium surfaces for antibacterial application
📚 Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.019
📄 In-situ doping of a conductive hydrogel with low protein absorption and bacterial adhesion for electrical stimulation of chronic wounds
📚 Acta Biomaterialia, 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.03.018