The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
My research work mainly focuses on the construction and function of DNA
nanomachines, which are cutting-edge and challenging topics. I designed and
constructed unique DNA motifs using a short circular DNA nanotechnology
technique and functionalized these probes with fluorophores, gold
nanoparticles, small molecular drugs, and peptide ligands. My work on the DNA
nanomachines provided an efficient fluorescence resonance energy transfer
mechanism that realizes the bio-imaging, detection of biological events, and
functions of the biomolecules. I have also been working on multilayered hybrid
magnetic nanoparticles for applications in nanomedicine for the last three
years.