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Biography
His research areas include protein-based multifunctional nanomaterials, targeted drug delivery with triggered and controlled release properties, functional biodegradable materials for biomedical and environmental applications. He has received several competitive and peer-reviewed grants, including Health and Medical Research Fund, General Research Fund, and Environment and Conservation Fund, etc.He has obtained 2 Chinese invention patents and 1 US patent. He won the Gold Medal at the 42nd Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in 2014. He participated in the publication of 3 books, and has published more than 30 papers included in SCI as the first author or corresponding author. He has been recognized by peers as an active scholar and frequently invited by major conference organizers and overseas institutions to deliver talks. In addition to the academic accomplishments, he has also served on the editorship/editorial boards of several scientific journals in the field.
Research Interests
• Stimuli-responsive drug development for anti-cancer therapy: prodrugs.
• Blood-brain barrier penetrable drug development for the treatment of brain tumor and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Bioimaging and synergetic therapy: targeted co-delivery of contrast agents and drugs.
• Behavioral tests of neuroscience: gut-brain axis, learning and memory.
• Transport barrier biology: ligand-receptor mediated transport through blood-brain barrier; placenta; mucosa; epithelium; and skin.
• Nano-DHA and its effects on the early brain development and the prevention of perinatal brain injury in preterm birth.
• Nano/micro-Probiotics and its antidepressive effects.
• Nanotechnology and nanomaterials of food and agricultural products.
• Flavor, nutrient, and drug delivery.
Chinese Name
王奕
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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Evaluation of the recycled plastics-containing designated garbage bags under the Municipal Solid Waste Charging scheme for food-contact applications
WANG, Y. (PI)
1/04/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research project
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Evaluation of the toxicity of the microplastics in fish and shellfish of Hong Kong to human health using various human cell models
WANG, Y. (PI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/23
Project: Research project
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Biomimetic brain-targeted nanoparticles with persistent luminescence for sustained and autofluorescence-free imaging and synergetic therapy of gliomas
WANG, Y. (PI)
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Research project
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Evaluation of the effects of enhanced placental transport and brain uptake of DHA for the prevention of perinatal brain injury in preterm birth
WANG, Y. (PI)
1/10/20 → 30/09/23
Project: Research project
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A 3-in-1 wearable and implantable biopatch for integrated in-body energy harvesting, sensing, and self-powered diabetic wound treatments
Kong, J., Chu, R., Mao, M., Yu, H., Liu, J., Sun, Y., Ge, X., Jin, Z., Huang, W., Hu, N. & Wang, Y., Apr 2025, In: Nano Energy. 136, 13 p., 110743.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Application of self powered black phosphorus nanosheets-based hydrogel skin patch in wound healing of diabetes
Ge, X., Mao, M., Yu, H., Liu, J., Kong, J., Sun, Y., Huang, W., Wang, D. Y. & Wang, Y., 1 Dec 2024, In: Nano Energy. 131, 16 p., 110289.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Lipid nanoparticles as the drug carrier for targeted therapy of hepatic disorders
Chu, R., Wang, Y., Kong, J., Pan, T., Yang, Y. & He, J., 28 May 2024, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 12, 20, p. 4759-4784 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Mxene-based wearable self-powered and photothermal triboelectric nanogenerator patches for wound healing acceleration and tactile sensing
Mao, M., Kong, J., Ge, X., Sun, Y., Yu, H., Liu, J., Huang, W., Wang, Y. & Wang, Y., 15 Feb 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 482, 14 p., 148949.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
29 Citations (Scopus) -
Optimizing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum viability in the gastrointestinal tract and its impact on gut microbiota–brain axis through zein microencapsulation
Zeng, J., Lyu, Y., Huang, X., Leung, H. K., Zhao, S., Zhang, J., Wang, Y. & Wang, D. Y., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Food Science. 89, 12, p. 9783-9798 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review