Sang Hun Lee | Nanobiosensor | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sang Hun Lee | Nanobiosensor | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sang Hun Lee, Hanbat National University, South Korea

Prof. Sang Hun Lee is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Hanbat National University, Daejeon, Korea. He earned his Ph.D. from Seoul National University and pursued postdoctoral research there and at UC Berkeley, USA. With a strong background in both academia and industry, Prof. Lee served as a Senior Researcher at LG Chemical’s Vaccine & Diagnostics Research Center before joining Hanbat National University in 2020. His research expertise includes in vitro diagnostics (IVD), point-of-care testing (POCT), microfluidic organ models, and nanobiosensors. He has authored 84 SCI/SCIE-indexed papers with an H-index of 44 and over 7,000 citations, and holds 25 patents. His work has earned him notable awards such as the Best Research Award from Hanbat National University (2022) and the Samsung Humantech Paper Award (2010). Prof. Lee’s innovative contributions continue to shape diagnostic technologies and microfluidic systems with global impact.

 

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Professional Experience

Prof. Sang Hun Lee has built a distinguished career in chemical and biological engineering, marked by extensive experience in both academia and industry. Since 2024, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at Hanbat National University, Daejeon, Korea, following his tenure as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2020 to 2024. Before joining academia, he worked as a Senior Researcher at LG Chemical’s Vaccine & Diagnostics Research Center in Seoul from 2017 to 2020, contributing significantly to life science innovations. Between 2011 and 2016, he was a Research Scientist under the mentorship of Prof. Luke P. Lee at the Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, where he deepened his expertise in microfluidics and biosensing. His postdoctoral research was conducted at Seoul National University from 2010 to 2011, following the completion of his Ph.D. there under Prof. Tai Hyun Park from 2003 to 2010, establishing a solid foundation for his scientific endeavors.

Honors and Awards

Prof. Sang Hun Lee has been recognized with numerous honors and awards that reflect his excellence and impact in the field of chemical and biological engineering. In 2022, he received the Best Research Award from Hanbat National University, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to scientific innovation. Earlier, he was awarded the prestigious NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship by the National Research Foundation of Korea in 2012, supporting his continued research excellence. His groundbreaking work also earned the Samsung Humantech Paper Award for excellence in 2010, a significant recognition by Samsung Electronics. In 2009, he was honored with the Best Poster Presentation Award at YABEC in Xiamen, China. His early promise was evident when he received the Excellent Research Award at the Nano & Biosystems Symposium in Seoul in 2005. Additionally, from 2003 to 2008, he received financial support from Korea’s Ministry of Education through the BK21 program, promoting elite academic development.

Research Areas

Prof. Sang Hun Lee’s research is at the forefront of biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic and microfluidic technologies. His work in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and ultrafast molecular diagnostics is geared toward advancing Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) platforms that enable rapid and accurate disease detection in clinical and field settings. He is also deeply engaged in developing microfluidic in vitro organ models and Microphysiological Systems (MPS), which replicate human physiological responses on a chip, offering powerful tools for drug testing and disease modeling. In addition, Prof. Lee specializes in nano- and microscale devices, particularly focusing on the design and fabrication of microfluidic chips and nanobiosensors that enhance sensitivity, miniaturization, and functionality in medical diagnostics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates nanotechnology, bioengineering, and analytical chemistry to create innovative solutions with transformative potential in personalized healthcare and next-generation diagnostics

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“˜ Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Application for Nanomedicine – Cited by 1572 – 2019 πŸ§¬βš—οΈ
πŸ“— Ultrasensitive flexible graphene based field-effect transistor (FET)-type bioelectronic nose – Cited by 395 – 2012 πŸ‘ƒπŸ§ͺ
πŸ“˜ Ultrafast photonic PCR – Cited by 272 – 2015 πŸ’‘πŸ”¬
πŸ“— Polypyrrole nanotubes conjugated with human olfactory receptors – Cited by 262 – 2009 πŸ”‹πŸ‘ƒ
πŸ“˜ Single-carbon-atomic-resolution detection of odorant molecules – Cited by 218 – 2009 πŸ‘ƒβš›οΈ
πŸ“— Synthesis, Properties, and Biological Applications of Metallic Alloy Nanoparticles – Cited by 214 – 2020 🧲🧬
πŸ“˜ Nanovesicle-based bioelectronic nose platform – Cited by 181 – 2012 πŸ‘ƒπŸ§«
πŸ“— Human Taste Receptor-Functionalized FET as Nanobioelectronic Tongue – Cited by 144 – 2013 πŸ‘…πŸ“Ÿ
πŸ“˜ Mimicking the human smell sensing mechanism – Cited by 141 – 2012 πŸ‘ƒπŸ§ 
πŸ“— Canine olfactory nanovesicle–CNT hybrid sensor for food quality – Cited by 128 – 2012 🐢πŸ₯©
πŸ“˜ Molecular profiling of single circulating tumor cells – Cited by 118 – 2016 🧫🧬
πŸ“— Nanomaterial-based biosensor as a biomedical tool – Cited by 115 – 2012 πŸ§ͺπŸ’‰
πŸ“˜ Emerging Ultrafast Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies – Cited by 113 – 2019 ⚑🧬
πŸ“— Hemolysis-free blood plasma separation – Cited by 107 – 2014 πŸ’‰πŸ’§
πŸ“˜ Duplex bioelectronic tongue for sensing umami and sweet – Cited by 106 – 2016 πŸ‘…πŸ¬
πŸ“— Real-time monitoring of odorant reactions via SPR – Cited by 106 – 2009 πŸ‘ƒπŸ“‘
πŸ“˜ Cell-based olfactory biosensor with planar electrode – Cited by 105 – 2009 πŸ§ͺβš™οΈ
πŸ“— Bioelectronic nose using CNT and olfactory receptors – Cited by 99 – 2012 πŸ‘ƒπŸ§ͺ

Wei Li | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Nanjing Tech University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li is an expert in biomedical imaging πŸ₯, fluorescent probe design 🌈, and nano-functionalization βš›οΈ. He earned his Ph.D. (2020) and completed a postdoc (2023) at Hunan University under Prof. Lin Yuan. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Nanjing Tech University. His research focuses on optical imaging platforms, biomolecular recognition, and chemical sensors for disease diagnostics πŸ₯. He has published 16+ SCI papers in top journals like JACS and Angew. Chem. πŸ“œ and leads multiple national research projects 🎯. Dr. Li also serves as a peer reviewer for renowned journals.

 

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πŸŽ“ Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has a strong academic foundation in chemistry and chemical engineering βš›οΈ. He earned his B.S. (2015) from the Hubei University of Technology 🏫, followed by a Ph.D. (2020) from Hunan University πŸŽ“, where he conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Lin Yuan πŸ§ͺ. Continuing his pursuit of scientific excellence, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2023) at the State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University πŸ”¬. His studies have been instrumental in advancing biomedical imaging, biosensing, and molecular probe design πŸ₯, laying a strong foundation for his academic and research career.

 

πŸ… Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has made significant contributions to chemical and molecular engineering βš›οΈ. Since December 2023, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University 🏫, where he continues his research on biomedical imaging and biosensing πŸ§ͺ. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Research Fellow (May–October 2023) at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University πŸŽ“. His expertise in nanotechnology and molecular probe design has positioned him as a key researcher in the field of diagnostic and imaging innovations πŸ₯.

 

πŸ”¬ Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li specializes in biomedical imaging πŸ₯ and in vitro diagnostics πŸ§ͺ. His research integrates dye structure regulation, biomolecular recognition strategies, and nano-functionalization to develop high-specificity and high-sensitivity biological probes πŸ”. His key areas include: designing optical imaging platforms (fluorescence, afterglow) for novel biomarkers 🌟, nano-functionalization of optical probes for imaging-based diagnosis 🧫, and developing rapid chemical and biological sensors for real-time detection ⚑. His innovations provide powerful tools for biomolecule detection, advancing medical diagnostics and therapeutic applications πŸš‘.

 

πŸ† Academic Achievements

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has published over 16 SCI papers as first author, coauthor, or corresponding author πŸ“. His work appears in top chemistry journals πŸ§ͺ, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Coord. Chem. Rev., Adv. Funct. Mater., Chem. Sci., Anal. Chem. (3), ACS Sens., TrAC Trends Anal. Chem., and Chinese Chem. Lett. (2). He also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals like Anal. Chem., Theranostics, and BBA – Molecular Basis of Disease, contributing significantly to the scientific community 🌍.

Research Focus

Dr. Wei Li’s research focuses on molecular imaging, fluorescent probe design, and bioanalytical chemistry, particularly in the development of near-infrared (NIR) optical probes for biomedical imaging and disease diagnostics. His work spans applications in tumor detection, ferroptosis induction, hepatic inflammation imaging, and liver disease monitoring. He also explores pH-responsive assemblies, enzyme-activated fluorophores, and selective chemical sensors for biological targets.

Publication Top Notes

  • Rational Design of Tunable Near‐Infrared Oxazine Probe with Large Stokes Shift for Leucine Aminopeptidase Detection and Imaging
  • Molecular imaging: design mechanism and bioapplications
  • Molecular Engineering of pH-Responsive NIR Oxazine Assemblies for Evoking Tumor Ferroptosis via Triggering Lysosomal Dysfunction
  • Liver-Targeted Near-Infrared Fluorescence/Photoacoustic Dual-Modal Probe for Real-Time Imaging of <i>In Situ</i> Hepatic Inflammation
  • Engineering a selective fluorescent sensor with a high signal-to-background ratio for microalbumin detection and imaging
  • Evolving an Ultra-Sensitive Near-Infrared Ξ²-Galactosidase Fluorescent Probe for Breast Cancer Imaging and Surgical Resection Navigation
  • Recent Advances in Molecular Fluorescent Probes for CYP450 Sensing and Imaging
  • Enhancing the Release Efficiency of a Molecular Chemotherapeutic Prodrug by Photodynamic Therapy
  • Development of Probes with High Signal-to-Noise Ratios Based on the Facile Modification of Xanthene Dyes for Imaging Peroxynitrite during the Liver Ischemia/Reperfusion Process
  • Advances in Optical Imaging of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease