Ms. Fan Liu | Nanobiotechnology | Research Excellence Award

PhD | The University of Sydney | Australia

Ms. Fan Liu is an emerging researcher specializing in nanomaterials, bioimaging probes, polymer-based scaffolds, and photonic materials, with a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning nanotechnology, biomaterials, cancer diagnostics, and photocatalytic applications. Her research contributions demonstrate a consistent emphasis on designing functional nanostructures for biomedical imaging, therapeutic synergy, tissue engineering, and sustainable photoconversion systems. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles covering advanced nanosystems for cancer imaging and therapy, including tailored carbon dots for synergistic cancer treatment and nanomaterials for cancer photocatalysis therapy. Her work on dual-modal contrast agents integrating magnetic resonance and fluorescence functionalities has contributed to enhanced diagnostic precision in biomedical imaging. Additionally, she has developed a range of peptide- and polymer-based fluorescent probes with targeted imaging capabilities, enabling improved cancer detection and molecular diagnostics. A substantial part of her research portfolio focuses on 3D-printed biodegradable scaffolds utilizing poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(ε-caprolactone), hydroxyapatite, and β-tricalcium phosphate composites for bone regeneration and multifunctional biomedical applications. These works highlight innovation in scaffold engineering, material biocompatibility, and the integration of nanomaterials into regenerative technologies. Her contributions to energy-related nanotechnology include the development of ZnS-CdSe@Co/N-C core–shell composites for visible-light CO₂ photoconversion, showcasing her interdisciplinary vision and capability in designing nanocomposites for environmental sustainability. As a corresponding author on several publications, she has demonstrated leadership in guiding research design, execution, and dissemination. Her scholarly output spans high-impact journals such as Dyes and Pigments, Materials Today Sustainability, Nanomaterials, New Journal of Chemistry, Talanta, ChemistrySelect, and Bioorganic Chemistry. Her research achievements reflect strong expertise in fluorescent probe synthesis, nanocomposite fabrication, imaging agent development, photocatalytic nanomaterials, and advanced 3D-printing strategies. She continues to contribute to the advancement of nanotechnology-driven solutions for healthcare, diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and sustainable material innovation.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Liu, F., Zheng, H., & Huang, J. (2026). Tailoring carbon dots for cancer imaging and synergistic therapy. Dyes and Pigments, 246(1), 113391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2025.113391

2. Ma, S. H., Jiang, L. X., Yang, W. J., Liu, F., Wang, D., Wang, F., & Huang, J. (2025). Advances of nanomaterials in cancer photocatalysis therapy. Materials Today Sustainability, 29, 101023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.101023

3. Zheng, S.-Y., Tang, W.-Q., Zhang, M., Yan, J.-R., Liu, F., Yan, G.-P., Liang, S.-C., & Wang, Y.-F. (2022). Dual-modal polypeptide-containing contrast agents for magnetic resonance / fluorescence imaging. Bioorganic Chemistry, 129, 106161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106161

4. Zheng, S.-Y., Liu, Z.-W., Kang, H.-L., & Liu, F. (2022). 3D-printed scaffolds based on poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(ε-caprolactone), and β-tricalcium phosphate. International Journal of Bioprinting, 9(1), 641.

5. Zhang, K., Xu, Y., Liu, F., Yan, G.-P., & Guo, S.-W. (2023). Preparation and properties of ZnS–CdSe@Co/N-C core/shell composites for visible light photoconversion of CO₂. New Journal of Chemistry, 47, 12550.