香港理工大學

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Dr. Zhao Xin

Principal Investigator

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Dr. Xin Zhao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). She obtained her PhD at University College London, UK and postdoc training at Harvard University, USA, before joining PolyU. Her research interest is on Translational Regenerative Medicine, where she integrates multi-disciplinary approaches including material science, cell biology, engineering and medicine to modulate cell microenvironments, control cell behaviors and generate tissue-engineered organs, for addressing clinical issues.  So far, she has published >100 articles (with h-index of 45 in Google Scholar, 6 of which are ESI highly cited paper) in prestigious journals including Nat. Mater., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, Chem. Rev., Mater. Today, Adv. Funct. Mater., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Biomaterials, Small. She is recognised in the list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2022” by Clarivate Analytics for their significant research impact. She has successfully attracted over 20 grants (⁓21 million) as principal investigator from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC, including the prestigious Collaborative Research Fund), Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), Innovation and Technology Fund of Hong Kong (ITF), National Science Foundation of China (NSFC), NSFC-RGC Collaborative Research Fund, Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, private company, etc. She is a recipient of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (2021, only 25 recipients in Hong Kong and Macau every year), Presidents Award-Outstanding Young Researcher 2022 (only 1 in PolyU every year), Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2022 and 2019 and the Engineering Research Grant Achievement Award of 2019. Due to her outstanding academic and research achievements, she is also appointed as Limin Young Scholar in Biomedical Engineering by PolyU (only 2 recipients in PolyU in 2022). With only 4 participants selected from Asia, she represented Hong Kong in the prestigious Asia Pacific Research Network Fellowship Program in 2018. In 2022, she also represented PolyU as the K. C. Wong Education Foundation visiting scholar to deliver talks in mainland China. Moreover, she is the recipient of the Mid-Career Award of Chinese Association for Biomaterials 2022 (only 3 in the world, only 1 selected in Hong Kong) and has been shortlisted for the “Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Science” in 2019 (10 shortlisted from >150 applicants globally). She is also a founding editor of Engineered Regeneration, associate editor of Bio-Des. Manuf., and guest editor for 11 other journals. <audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio>
Dr. Yang Yuhe

Principal Investigator

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Dr. Yuhe Yang is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). He obtained his bachelor and master’s degree in Materials Process Engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in 2014 and 2016 and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore in 2020. Before the current appointment, he works as the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in PolyU. He has substantial research experience in biofabrication, biomaterials and tissue engineering, where he leverages multi-disciplinary approaches to modulate the interaction among the functional compartments including cells, biomaterials and biomolecule ranging from molecular, cellular to tissue scales. So far, he has published 24 articles (with 11 as first or co-first authors) in prestigious journals including Nat. Mater., Adv. Funct. Mater., Biomaterials, Small. In addition, he has applied 15 patents (11 granted). He has successfully attracted 2 grants as principal investigator from the National Science Foundation of China and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His project “Biomimicking Photocrosslinkable Nanocomposite Bone Graft” has won the Silver Medal at the Special Edition 2021 Inventions Geneva and has been reported by various media such as Ta Kung Pao and HK 01. He has also won the e-Poster Competition in Hong Kong Musculoskeletal & Biomaterials Summit for Young Scholars 2022 (Only 3 awardees in the competition).<audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio><audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio><audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio>
ZHANG Qiang

Alumni

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Mr. Qiang Zhang had obtained his PhD at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China and is currently working as a postdoc at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. He received his both Bachelor of Clinical Medicine (2016) and Master of Public Health (2018) from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Mr. Zhang is trained as a scientist with interdisciplinary backgrounds including medical science, material science and chemical science. His research focused on design and development of novel tissue engineering scaffolds as well as the smart targeted drug delivery systems for soft tissue (e.g., vascular and tendon tissues) and hard tissue (e.g., bone tissue) regeneration. He applied various cutting-edge techniques such as electrospinning, 3D printing and microfluidics in his research field, dedicating to translate the engineering innovations into clinical solutions. In his free time, Mr. Zhang enjoys running, travelling, and trying out new things.
Lv shang

Postgraduate students

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Lv shang is from Jiangsu, China. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from China University of Mining and Technology in 2018. He is continuing his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering of ZheJiang University and  joins Dr Zhao’s lab for joint PHD from 2020. He has broad knowledge and experience in 3D bioprinting, microfludics and tissue engineering. He is now working on the 3D-printed microneedle assisted  wound healing. In his spare time, he prefers traveling, watching movies and reading books.
Willie PARK (Yun PIAO)

Alumni

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Piao Yun is from Jilin, China. He obtained  his bachelor's degree in Material science and engineering from Xian Jiao Tong University in 2017 and he studied his M.Phil. of Biomedical Engineering studies at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Tissue engineering, Electrohydrodynamic atomization, and Microfluidics. In the past he has worked on the construction of artificial periosteum using microfluidic assisted electrospray and electrospinning method. He joined the Biomaterials lab of Dr. Zhao Xin to work on tissue regeneration and hopes to expand his knowledge on microfluidics.
ZHAO Mengna

Alumni

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ZHAO Mengna is from Wuhan, China. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Pharmacy in 2016 and master's degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry in 2019 both from Wuhan University. She studied her MPhil in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU for two years but did not graduate.
MEI Quanjing

Postgraduate students

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MEI Quanjing is currently a PhD student in Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU. She graduated with a B.S. in Material Science and Engineering at University of Jinan 2015 as an outstanding graduate and M.S. in Material Science at Sichuan University 2018 working on “Injectable polyurethane for bone/tooth repair”. After joining Dr. Zhao Xin Lab, she is excited to be a part of a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary team. Now her research is focused on hydrogel synthesis and characterization for various biomedical applications, including but not limited to 3D cell encapsulation, 3D bioprinting and drug delivery. She really hopes what she is working on could be applied to real-life practice and bring benefits to patients.  contact: quanjing.mei@connect.polyu.hk
RAO Jingdong

Postgraduate students

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RAO Jingdong is from Guiyang, China. She is currently a PhD student in Department of Biomedical Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She graduated with a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Analysis at China Pharmaceutical University in 2016. She obtained her master’ degree in Pharmacy at West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University in 2019, and was engaged in drug delivery system for cancer therapy. After joining the lab of Dr. Zhao Xin, her research will be focused on stent coatings for prevention of stent thrombosis and restenosis and she hopes to expand her knowledge in more biomedical materials.
Ho Pan Bei

Postgraduate students

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Bei Ho Pan is from Hong Kong, China. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has extensive experience in theranostic nanoparticle drug delivery. In the past, he has worked on bioprinting and surface modification of stents for improved hemocompatibility. For his work he was co-authored in publications in journals Nanoletters and Small Communication. He joined Zhao’s Lab to work on nanoparticle and electrospun fiber for prevention of hypertophic scarring and he hopes to expand his knowledge with interdisciplinary members in the lab. In his free time Bei Ho Pan enjoys reading fiction, and writing narrative literature.
FANG Jinghan

Alumni

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FANG Jinghan is from Guangzhou, China. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in stomatology from Sun Yat-sen University in 2017, then she obtained her master’s degree in oral implantology from Sun Yat-sen University in 2020. She is now a Ph.D. student at the department of orthopaedics and traumatology, the university of Hong Kong. Her research interest is tissue engineering.  <audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio>
Xie Huizhi

Postgraduate students

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Xie Huizhi is from Hangzhou, China mainland. She obtained her bachelor's and master’s degree in stomatology from Zhejiang University and she is continuing her Ph.D. in orthopedic tissue engineering at the University of Hong Kong in 2020. She has experience in extracellular vesicles (EVs) and bone regeneration studies. In the past, she has worked on the EVs for bone defect healing and the mechanism involved in dental pulp repairing. For her work, she was co-authored in a publication in the journal named the international journal of endodontics. He joined the lab to work on materials related fields and would like to expand her knowledge by cooperating with the multidisciplinary team at this lab. In her free time, Huizhi enjoys hiking, listening to music, playing chess, and seeking delicious food. <audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio><audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio>
Zhi Fei

Alumni

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Richard (Zhi Fei) Dong is from Shanghai, China. He was a Bioinformatics and Biophysics with Medical Physics Specialization undergraduate student at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada. He joined Dr. Zhao's lab to work on a project of 3D printing techniques and nanotechnology to create 3D printed polymeric scaffolds loaded with calcium phosphate nanoparticles to release drugs and DNA in a controlled manner for bone regeneration. In his free time, Richard enjoys travelling, playing the piano, and reading books. Contact: zf2dong@uwaterloo.ca
You Hengze

Alumni

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YOU Hengze, was a year 4 undergraduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has joined Dr. Xin ZHAO's group since 2019. He has experimental experience in micro-emulsion and various cell culture techniques.
LI Wenzhao

Alumni

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LI Wenzhao, studying in the BME Department of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is currently a junior. Joined Dr. Zhao Xin's laboratory in 2019. His main topics include microfluidics, microstructure, hydrogel materials, etc. He has participated in some engineer-related competitions, including the Hong Kong division of the Global Engineering Competition. He once went to Hanyang University in South Korea for exchange studies and obtained credits.Contact: 17083679d@connect.polyu.hk
Martin Wong

Alumni

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Martin Wong, is year4 undergraduate student from the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and studying minor in Biomedical Engineering. He is interested in material science, green and innovative technology and joined Dr. Zhao Xin’s group in 2020 to broaden his horizon and gain some experience in the field of material science.
ZHANG ZHEN

Alumni

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ZHANG ZHEN, was an undergraduate student in department of applied biology and chemistry technology. Became a member of Dr.ZHAO XIN's group since 2020 He was an assistant internship student good at analytical, organic chemistry, and biological analytical techniques. Interested in Artificial organs, anti-cancer treatment, and bio-material area. He joined Dr. ZHAO's group to improve medical knowledge of the newest research direction, very enthusiastic about thinking and finding solutions for the current issues. His hobby is ball sports, electron sports, and music.
YUEN Andy

Postgraduate students

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Yuen Ho Yin (Andy) obtained his bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from HK PolyU in 2020. He joined Dr. Zhao's lab in 2019 in the hope to expand his knowledge by applying his computer science training in biomedical research. He is currently working in the biofabrication subgroup on a project about stem cell behavior in fabricated micro-environment models.
Lam Chun Hei

Alumni

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Roy, Chun Hei Lam is from Hong Kong. He obtained his master degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2019 and bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics in 2018 from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has extensive experience in fabricating electrospun fiber and nanoparticles for drug delivery platform. In the past he has worked on several projects including topics in human on a chip, dual-functionalized GelMA hydrogel, and siRNA encapsulated nanoparticles delivery system. He joins the Zhao’s lab to work on tissue engineering and drug delivery projects utilizing his experience in biomaterial fabrication and he hopes to expand his knowledge through knowledge exchanging with other team members in Zhao’s lab. During his free time, Roy enjoys playing football, playing piano, video games and exploring new hiking trails in Hong Kong
Xu Tianpeng

Postgraduate students

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Tianpeng is PhD student in Biomaterials Lab. He is from Jiangsu, China. He obtained his bachelor and master’s degree in medicine from Nanjing Medical University. He worked as a research assistant and continued his Ph.D in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2019. He has broad knowledge and experience in 3D bioprinting, bioindication and tissue engineering. He is now working on the 3D-printed scaffold for bone regeneration. In his spare time, he prefers traveling, playing basketball and reading books. <audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio><audio controls="controls" style="display: none;"></audio>
LIANG Bo

Alumni

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LIANG Bo is from Xiaogan,China. He receives his Master from the Central South University in 2018 and bachelor’s degree from the South China University in 2015. His research interests focus on nano material. He has already published more than 6 papers in SCI Journals, such as ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, ACS energy mater. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., Catal. Sci. Technol, and J. Colloid interf. He has received National Scholarship fot postgraduate （2017）Excellent graduate student of Central South University （2017）. He joined Zhao’s Lab to work on “Complementary and synergistic signal molecules loaded electrospun fibers for tendon healing”  His research interests focus on stretchable and conductive hydrogel. In his spare time, Liang Bo enjoys hiking singing and traveling.Contact: boliang@poylu.edu.hk

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ADDRESS : Hong Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

TEL : 66341932

Email : xin.zhao@polyu.edu.hk