Dr Run Zhang’s main research focus is to develop unique chemical tools for biology and health diagnostics through design and synthesis of organic/inorganic molecules and nanomaterials-based biosensors for ultrasensitive and selective detection of targeted biomarkers in normal and diseased states. He pioneered a number of smart biosensors to probe biomarkers in the cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems, as well as biosensors for cancer therapy. Using advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescence, lifetime, time-gated luminescence imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), he is able to apply these biosensors for quantitative monitoring important biomarkers in live systems, which are expected to assist in disease diagnosis and clinical decisions regarding patient treatment. He is also interested in the development of cutting-edge chemosensor and nanosensors for the applications in environmental pollutants detection and food quality determination, contributing to publication health. By exploring the functional inorganic nanomaterials, Dr Zhang’s research is currently involved in the engineering novel nanomaterial for tumour early diagnosis and imaging guided therapy.
As the result of his research achievements, he has been internationally recognised with a number of high impact publications and several academic awards. He is also invited to be the Editorial board and as reviewer for more than 15 journals.