NanoScienceWorks

Nanobioengineering & Bioelectronics Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Florida International Unviersity

Type	Disciplines
State University	Chemistry Nanoparticles Electronics Nanotubes Nanobiotechnology Engineering MEMS/NEMS Sensors
Address	Postal Code
10555 West Flagler Street	33174
City	State / Province
Miami	Florida
E-mail	Country
	U.S.A
Web	Phone
link	305 348 0120
Fax
305 348 6954

Prof. Chenzhong Li, principle investigator of the Nanobioengineering/Bioelectronics lab, Biomedical Engineering Department at Florida International Unversity (Miami). Dr. Li received his Ph.D. from Kumamoto University in Japan in 2000. Dr. Li served one year as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of British Columbia and two years as a professional research associate at the University of Saskatchewan and Adnavance Technologies, Inc.

He worked at Nanobiotechnology/Biosensor Group of the Biotechnology Research Institute, Canada National Research Council as an Assistant Research Officer till 2004. Dr. Li is an expert in nanobiotechnology, specifically in the development of bioelectronics including biosensors and biofuel cells. Dr. Li’s research interests also include nanomaterial process, BioNEMS, nanotoxicity measurements and electron transfer study of various biomolecules.

The research interests of Dr. Li are in 1. Development of biosensor devices and implantable biofuel cells; 2. Whole cell based biosensor; 3. Point of care testing for cancer and neuron disease diagnosis;4. Electron transfer properties of biomolecules; 5. BioMEMS/BioNEMS;  5. Nanotoxicity.

Key words: Nanobiotechnology, Nanomedicine, Bioelectronics, Biosensors, Electrochemistry, Nanotoxicity

Related Content

NIST 'Nanotubes on a Chip' Aims To Lead Power Measurements

A novel chip-scale instrument made from carbon nanotubes may simplify absolute measurements of laser power. Developers of the unit at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) say it may prove especially useful for measuring light signals transmitted by optical fibers in telecom networks.

Materials in Biology and Medicine

While the interdisciplinary field of materials science and engineering is relatively new, remarkable developments in materials have emerged for biological and medical applications, from biocompatible polymers in medical devices to the use of carbon nanotubes as drug delivery vehicles. Exploring these materials and applications, Materials in Biology and Medicine presents the background and real-world examples of advanced materials in biomedical engineering, biology, and medicine.

Particle Technology and Applications

Particle Technology and Applications presents the theoretical and technological background of particle science and explores up-to-date applications of particle technologies in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, mechanical, and materials industries. It looks at the importance of particle science and technology in the development of efficient chemical processes and novel functional materials.