Research

Our research group mainly focuses on the designing and synthesis of advanced (particularly AIE-active) conjugated polymers and corresponding nanomaterials for various applications, including optical sensing, point-of-care (PoC) devices, bioimaging, and phototherapy. The members of our research group have gained hands-on experience in polymer synthesis, analytical techniques, as well as in vitro and in vivo antibacterial phototherapy.

Research Topics

Conjugated polymers

Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)

Fluorescent probes

Point-of-care (PoC) devices

Antibacterial phototherapy

Research Project

S. No

Title of the Project

Duration

Funding Agency

Role

1.

Preparation of Conjugated Polymer/F127 Hybrid

Hydrogel via EIEE Strategy for Enhanced

Phototherapy of Otitis Media

Jan 2023-Dec 2023

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

Principal

Investigator (PI)

2.

Synthesis of Multifunctional Conjugated Polymers for Rapid On-Site Diagnosis and Light Mediated Anti-Cancer and Antimicrobial Therapy

Jan 2021-Dec 2022

Ministry of Science & Technology of People’s Republic of China

Principal

Investigator (PI)

3.

Development of Smart Functional Materials based on Conjugated Polymers for Optical Sensing and Theranostic Applications

Jan 2020-Dec 2022

Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities

Principal

Investigator (PI)

4.

Development of Smart Conjugated Polymers for Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Light Mediated Anticancer Therapeutics

July 2020-June 2022

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

Principal

Investigator (PI)