Professor Michael Yu
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Michael Yu

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Background

Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu is an internationally recognised expert in nanotechnology, chemistry and materials science. He is the author of over 400 scientific publications with over 36,000 citations. He has received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Leadership (L3) and Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.

His research interest includes functional nanomaterials and their applications in healthcare, agriculture, and energy storage. He is working with industrial partners to provide innovative solutions for challenging problems in our society.

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Professor Michael Yu is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Engineering Macromolecular and materials chemistry

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fudan University

Search Professor Michael Yu’s works on UQ eSpace

475 works between 2000 and 2025
All (475) Journal Article (452) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (17) Other Outputs (2)

301 - 320 of 475 works

2013

Journal Article

Mass spectrometry imaging of invisible micro-patterns on graphene substrate

Qian, Kun and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Mass spectrometry imaging of invisible micro-patterns on graphene substrate. Protocol Exchange, 2013. doi: 10.1038/protex.2013.028

Mass spectrometry imaging of invisible micro-patterns on graphene substrate

2013

Journal Article

Laser engineered graphene paper for mass spectrometry imaging

Qian, Kun, Zhou, Liang, Liu, Jian, Yang, Jie, Xu, Hongyi, Yu, Meihua, Nouwens, Amanda, Zou, Jin, Monteiro, Michael J. and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Laser engineered graphene paper for mass spectrometry imaging. Scientific Reports, 3 (1) 1415, 1415.1-1415.7. doi: 10.1038/srep01415

Laser engineered graphene paper for mass spectrometry imaging

2013

Journal Article

Pore size-optimized periodic mesoporous organosilicas for the enrichment of peptides and polymers

Qian, Kun, Liu, Fang, Yang, Jie, Huang, Xiaodan, Gu, Wenyi, Jambhrunkar, Siddharth, Yuan, Pei and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Pore size-optimized periodic mesoporous organosilicas for the enrichment of peptides and polymers. RSC Advances, 3 (34), 14466-14472. doi: 10.1039/c3ra41332b

Pore size-optimized periodic mesoporous organosilicas for the enrichment of peptides and polymers

2013

Journal Article

Novel synthesis and characterization of bismuth nano/microcrystals with sodium hypophosphite as reductant

Ma, Dechong, Zhao, Jingzhe, Chu, Rui, Yang, Shanshan, Zhao, Yan, Hao, Xinli, Li, Linzhi, Zhang, Li, Lu, Yan and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Novel synthesis and characterization of bismuth nano/microcrystals with sodium hypophosphite as reductant. Advanced Powder Technology, 24 (1), 79-85. doi: 10.1016/j.apt.2012.02.004

Novel synthesis and characterization of bismuth nano/microcrystals with sodium hypophosphite as reductant

2013

Journal Article

Cheap and scalable synthesis of alpha-Fe2O3 multi-shelled hollow spheres as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries

Zhou, Liang, Xu, Hongyi, Zhang, Hongwei, Yang, Jie, Hartono, Sandy B., Qian, Kun, Zou, Jin and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Cheap and scalable synthesis of alpha-Fe2O3 multi-shelled hollow spheres as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries. Chemical Communications, 49 (77), 8695-8697. doi: 10.1039/c3cc43867h

Cheap and scalable synthesis of alpha-Fe2O3 multi-shelled hollow spheres as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries

2013

Journal Article

Applications of nanomaterials in mass spectrometry analysis

Lei, Chang, Qian, Kun, Noonan, Owen, Nouwens, Amanda and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Applications of nanomaterials in mass spectrometry analysis. Nanoscale, 5 (24), 12033-12042. doi: 10.1039/c3nr04194h

Applications of nanomaterials in mass spectrometry analysis

2013

Journal Article

Designed synthesis of LiMn2O4 microspheres with adjustable hollow structures for lithium-ion battery applications

Zhou, Liang, Zhou, Xufeng, Huang, Xiaodan, Liu, Zhaoping, Zhao, Dongyuan, Yao, Xiangdong and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Designed synthesis of LiMn2O4 microspheres with adjustable hollow structures for lithium-ion battery applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1 (3), 837-842. doi: 10.1039/c2ta00582d

Designed synthesis of LiMn2O4 microspheres with adjustable hollow structures for lithium-ion battery applications

2013

Journal Article

Continuous flow tuning of ordered mesoporous silica under ambient conditions

Tong, Chee Ling, Boulos, Ramiz A., Yu, Chengzhong, Iyer, K. Swaminathan and Raston, Colin L. (2013). Continuous flow tuning of ordered mesoporous silica under ambient conditions. RSC Advances, 3 (41), 18767-18770. doi: 10.1039/c3ra42831a

Continuous flow tuning of ordered mesoporous silica under ambient conditions

2013

Journal Article

Low-cost and large-scale synthesis of functional porous materials for phosphate removal with high performance

Emmanuelawati, Irene, Yang, Jie, Zhang, Jun, Zhang, Hongwei, Zhou, Liang and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Low-cost and large-scale synthesis of functional porous materials for phosphate removal with high performance. Nanoscale, 5 (13), 6173-6180. doi: 10.1039/c3nr01574b

Low-cost and large-scale synthesis of functional porous materials for phosphate removal with high performance

2013

Journal Article

Hyaluronic acid modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to CD44-overexpressing cancer cells

Yu, Meihua, Jambhrunkar, Siddharth, Thorn, Peter, Chen, Jiezhong, Gu, Wenyi and Yu, Chengzhong (2013). Hyaluronic acid modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to CD44-overexpressing cancer cells. Nanoscale, 5 (1), 178-183. doi: 10.1039/c2nr32145a

Hyaluronic acid modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to CD44-overexpressing cancer cells

2012

Journal Article

Highly ordered cubic mesoporous materials with the same symmetry but tunable pore structures

Yuan, Pei, Yang, Jie, Bao, Xiaojun, Zhao, Dongyuan, Zou, Jin and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Highly ordered cubic mesoporous materials with the same symmetry but tunable pore structures. Langmuir, 28 (47), 16382-16392. doi: 10.1021/la303187d

Highly ordered cubic mesoporous materials with the same symmetry but tunable pore structures

2012

Journal Article

Recent advance in silica-based engineered nanoparticles for gene therapy

Niu, Yuting, Popat, Amirali, Yu, Meihua, Karmakar, Surajit, Gu, Wenyi and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Recent advance in silica-based engineered nanoparticles for gene therapy. Therapeutic Delivery, 3 (10), 1217-1237. doi: 10.4155/tde.12.98

Recent advance in silica-based engineered nanoparticles for gene therapy

2012

Journal Article

Aggregation-Induced Fast Crystal Growth of SnO<sub>2</sub> Nanocrystals

Zhuang, Zanyong, Huang, Feng, Lin, Zhang and Zhang, Hengzhong (2012). Aggregation-Induced Fast Crystal Growth of SnO2 Nanocrystals. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 134 (39), 16228-16234. doi: 10.1021/ja305305r

Aggregation-Induced Fast Crystal Growth of SnO<sub>2</sub> Nanocrystals

2012

Journal Article

Formation of graphitic tubules from ordered mesoporous carbon and their effect on supercapacitive energy storage

Li, Jiansheng, Fiset, Erika, Yang, Jie, Yuan, Pei, Ling, Xiaofeng, Hulicova-Jurcakova, Denisa, Yu, Chengzhong and Wang, Lianjun (2012). Formation of graphitic tubules from ordered mesoporous carbon and their effect on supercapacitive energy storage. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (40), 21472-21480. doi: 10.1039/c2jm33889k

Formation of graphitic tubules from ordered mesoporous carbon and their effect on supercapacitive energy storage

2012

Journal Article

Synthesis, growth mechanism of different Cu nanostructures and their application for non-enzymatic glucose sensing

Zhao, Yan, Zhao, Jingzhe, Ma, Dechong, Li, Yunling, Hao, Xinli, Li, Linzhi, Yu, Chengzhong, Zhang, Li, Lu, Yan and Wang, Zichen (2012). Synthesis, growth mechanism of different Cu nanostructures and their application for non-enzymatic glucose sensing. Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 409, 105-111. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2012.05.045

Synthesis, growth mechanism of different Cu nanostructures and their application for non-enzymatic glucose sensing

2012

Conference Publication

Ferrihydrite formation: From molecular clusters to nanoparticles

Zhu, Mengqiang, Legg, Benjamin, Zhang, Hengzhong, Khalid, Syed, Banfield, Jillian and Waychunas, Glenn (2012). Ferrihydrite formation: From molecular clusters to nanoparticles. 244th National Fall Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), Philadelphia Pa, Aug 19-23, 2012. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Ferrihydrite formation: From molecular clusters to nanoparticles

2012

Journal Article

Functional nanoporous graphene foams with controlled pore sizes

Huang, Xiaodan, Qian, Kun, Yang, Jie, Zhang, Jun, Li, Li, Yu, Chengzhong and Zhao, Dongyuan (2012). Functional nanoporous graphene foams with controlled pore sizes. Advanced Materials, 24 (32), 4419-4423. doi: 10.1002/adma.201201680

Functional nanoporous graphene foams with controlled pore sizes

2012

Journal Article

A simple approach to prepare monodisperse mesoporous silica nanospheres with adjustable sizes

Yu, Meihua, Zhou, Liang, Zhang, Jun, Yuan, Pei, Thorn, Peter, Gu, Wenyi and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). A simple approach to prepare monodisperse mesoporous silica nanospheres with adjustable sizes. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 376 (1), 67-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2012.03.014

A simple approach to prepare monodisperse mesoporous silica nanospheres with adjustable sizes

2012

Journal Article

Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal

Yang, Jie, Yuan, Pei, Chen, Hsin-Yi, Zou, Jin, Yuan, Zhiguo and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (19), 9983-9990. doi: 10.1039/c2jm16681j

Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal

2012

Conference Publication

Molecular dynamics simulations of early stage of nucleation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles in aqueous solution

Zhang, Hengzhong, Waychunas, Glenn A. and Banfield, Jillian F. (2012). Molecular dynamics simulations of early stage of nucleation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles in aqueous solution. 11th International Biorelated Polymer Symposium / 243rd National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), San Diego Ca, Mar 25-29, 2012. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Molecular dynamics simulations of early stage of nucleation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles in aqueous solution

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Think ZINC: Zinc immune-related Needs in Cystic fibrosis
    Cure4CF Foundation Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Nanotechnology with Tea Tree Oil (AWI funded project led by Queensland Department of Primary Industries )
    Queensland Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Nanoparticle technologies to extend the duration of action of meloxicam - Part 1
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Designer Nanoparticles Enable mRNA Protein Factories
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Physical characterisation and Electrochemical testing of NGC materials
    Enserv Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Enabling Next-generation Rechargeable Aluminium-ion Batteries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Development of Unprecedented Aluminosilicate Adjuvants
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Next-Generation Multifunctional Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Novel bioactive nanoparticles induced fast growth of nano-hydroxyapatite for dentin hypersensitivity treatment
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    A Nano-platform for Affordable and Ultra-sensitive Bio-marker Detection
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Nanotechnology for flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Stage 2 - In vitro evaluation of lysozyme-nanocarrier formulation in various animal feed product formats
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Towards Practical and High Performance Aluminum-ion Battery
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Lysozyme bridging study, H1 2017
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Biomanufacturing advanced animal feed supplements (AQIP 2016 project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Development of enhanced stability Azadirachtin formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Physiological glucose responsive insulin release nano-implants.
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    N4 Pharma - DNA vaccine application
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Nanotechnology for prolonged flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Oregano essential oil nanocarrier formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Novel Nano-Pesticides for Animal Healthcare
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Integrative blood coagulation research core facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    A new platform nanotechnology for animal healthcare
    Vice-Chancellor's Research Focused Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Scalable and Applicable Nanostructured Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal with High Performance
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Development of an advanced Hepatitis B nanovaccine for human use - Stage 1
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015
    New surface characterisation facility for nanotechnology, bioengineering and manufacturing research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    A New Platform of Bio-inspired Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cellular Delivery
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Nanoencapsulation of bifenthrin for higher stability, efficacy, and controlled release.
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Optimisation of Functional Mesoporous Materials for Low-Abundance Biomarkers Quantification towards Biodiagnostic Applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Novel photodynamic therapy for targeted skin cancer treatment: an integrated bionanotechnology
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Reusable and High Performance Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Designer Nano-carriers for Targeted Hydrophobic Anticancer Drug Delivery with Enhanced Bioavailability
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Functional Nanoporous Materials for Highly Efficient Phosphorus Removal from Water Bodies
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Novel Synthesis and Bio-applications of Functional Macroporous Ordered Siliceous Foams
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Practical Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cells Electrical Vehicles by Confined Ammonia Borane System
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Smart nanocapsules for efficient cellular delivery of bioactive peptide drugs (ARC Discovery Project DP0770686 administered by Murdoch University)
    Murdoch University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Smart Nanocapsules for Efficient Cellular Delivery of Bioactive Peptide Drugs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Synthesis of Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles as Gene Transfection Agent and Host Material for Biomolecules
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Michael Yu is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Kinetically Controlled Assembly of Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles with Near-neutrally Charged Surface as Inherent Low-fouling Materials

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synthesis and applications of non-viral gene vectors

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional Membrane Separators for Rechargeable Non-Aqueous Aluminium-Ion Batteries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang, Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-Based Nanoparticles for In Situ Vaccines

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dual functional layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for osteosarcoma treatment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Long-Acting Drug Delivery Formulations

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Next-Generation Multifunctional Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hybrid Nano-adjuvants Mediated Cancer Vaccine: Bridging Framework Chemistry and Antitumour Immunity

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mechanistic Study of the interaction between nulceic aicd carriers and phenotypic cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multifunctional hybrid mesoporous silica nanoparticles for stimuli-responsive delivery of antimicrobial agents

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Novel Bioinformatics Methods for Single Cell Sequencing Data

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing novel delivery systems

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Oral Nanoformulation for Preventing Cancer Recurrence

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Antibiotic-free Nanocomposites with Enhanced Antibacterial Performance

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a versatile platform for sensitive detection of small molecules

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-Based Nanoparticles for In Situ Vaccines

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Carbon Nanostructure Initiator Mass Spectrometry with Enhanced Sensitivity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High Capacity and Low Cost Rechargeable Multivalent Metal Ion Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Stable and High-Capacity Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Green Nanotechnology-based Antibiotic-free Poultry Feed Against Coccidiosis

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing nanoparticle-based vaccine for cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering Spiky Nanoparticles Probed at the Nano-Bio Interfaces

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Bio-separation
  • Drug delivery
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoporous
  • Nanotechnology

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