Zeying Zhang | Nanophotonic biosensors | Best Innovation Award

Dr. Zeying Zhang | Nanophotonic biosensors | Best Innovation Award

Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dr. Zeying Zhang is a dynamic and innovative researcher at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS). Her work bridges materials science, nanophotonics, and biosensing, establishing her as a rising star in interdisciplinary nanotechnology. With her keen scientific insight and a robust publication record, Dr. Zhang is a leading voice in the field of nanoscale patterning, contributing significantly to cutting-edge technologies for biomedical and environmental diagnostics.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Outstanding Innovation in Nanotechnology and Biosensing
    Dr. Zhang has significantly contributed to the development of printed nanoarrays, optical biochips, and machine learning-assisted biosensing platforms. Her work represents a meaningful advance in point-of-care diagnostics, an area with high translational value and global relevance.

  • Leadership in Research
    Dr. Zhang is either the first author or corresponding author on many of her publications, showing both scientific leadership and initiative in research project design and execution.

  • Interdisciplinary Integration
    Her integration of nanofabrication, biosensing, and machine learning reflects a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving — a hallmark of innovation in modern science.

  • Societal Impact
    Her innovations, especially in rapid, label-free, and multiplexed biosensing, hold potential for real-world healthcare applications, particularly in low-resource or point-of-care settings.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zhang earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from ICCAS in January 2022, following a strong foundation with a Bachelor of Engineering in Functional Materials from Lanzhou University in 2016. Her academic path reflects a consistent focus on functional nanomaterials and their application in real-world sensing and imaging challenges.

💼 Professional Experience

After completing her Ph.D., Dr. Zhang began her research career as a Postdoctoral Fellow at ICCAS (2022–2024), where she deepened her work on printed nanostructures and biosensing platforms. In November 2024, she advanced to a Research Assistant role at the same institution, where she continues to develop innovative nanoscale diagnostic tools, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams globally.

🔬 Research Interests On Nanophotonic biosensors

Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on nanoscale patterning, nanophotonics, and biosensing 🔍. Her expertise includes the design and fabrication of printed colloidal arrays, colorimetric biochips, and nanoarray systems for multiplex detection of pathogens, proteins, and exosomes, all aimed at advancing point-of-care diagnostic platforms.

🏆 Awards

Although specific awards were not listed, Dr. Zhang’s consistent presence in top-tier journals, leadership in first-author papers, and numerous high-impact collaborations are a testament to her recognition in the scientific community. Her innovative research has contributed to the development of multiple advanced biosensors and has significantly influenced the field of nanomaterials for diagnostics.

📚 Publications

1. Bubble architectures for locally resonant acoustic metamaterials
Authors: Z Cai, S Zhao, Z Huang, Z Li, M Su, Z Zhang, Z Zhao, X Hu, YS Wang, …
Year: 2019
Citations: 104

2. Printed nanochain‐based colorimetric assay for quantitative virus detection
Authors: Z Zhang, H Wang, M Su, Y Sun, SJ Tan, E Ponkratova, M Zhao, D Wu, …
Year: 2021
Citations: 42

3. Rapid identification and monitoring of multiple bacterial infections using printed nanoarrays
Authors: Z Zhang, Y Sun, Y Yang, X Yang, H Wang, Y Yun, X Pan, Z Lian, …
Year: 2023
Citations: 32

4. Evaporation Induced Spontaneous Micro‐Vortexes through Engineering of the Marangoni Flow
Authors: Z Cai, Z Huang, Z Li, M Su, Z Zhao, F Qin, Z Zhang, J Yang, Y Song
Year: 2020
Citations: 27

5. Non‐lithography hydrodynamic printing of micro/nanostructures on curved surfaces
Authors: M Su, F Qin, Z Zhang, B Chen, Q Pan, Z Huang, Z Cai, Z Zhao, X Hu, …
Year: 2020
Citations: 23

6. Omnidirectional photodetectors based on spatial resonance asymmetric facade via a 3d self‐standing strategy
Authors: Q Pan, M Su, Z Zhang, B Chen, Z Huang, X Hu, Z Cai, Y Song
Year: 2020
Citations: 22

7. Self-assembled 1D nanostructures for direct nanoscale detection and biosensing
Authors: Z Zhang, M Zhao, M Su, Y Sun, E Ponkratova, SJ Tan, Q Pan, B Chen, …
Year: 2022
Citations: 21

8. Negative refraction acoustic lens based on elastic shell encapsulated bubbles
Authors: Z Cai, S Zhao, Z Huang, Z Li, M Su, Z Zhang, Z Zhao, Y Song
Year: 2022
Citations: 21

9. A general strategy for printing colloidal nanomaterials into one-dimensional micro/nanolines
Authors: Y Li, Z Zhang, M Su, Z Huang, Z Li, F Li, Q Pan, W Ren, X Hu, L Li, Y Song
Year: 2018
Citations: 20

10. Printed chalcogenide/metal heterostructured photodetectors for flexible near‐infrared sensing
Authors: J Wang, Q Pan, H Xie, Y Ma, M Su, B Chen, H Wang, T Xue, Z Zhang, …
Year: 2022
Citations: 19

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Zeying Zhang is a highly accomplished young researcher whose innovative contributions to nanomaterials and biosensing hold significant promise for advancing healthcare diagnostics. Her publication record, collaborative efforts, and pioneering work in printed nanostructures distinguish her as an outstanding nominee for any award recognizing excellence in scientific research and innovation.