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.

Availability

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)

321 - 340 of 475 works

2012

Conference Publication

Study of formation and aggregation of akaganeite nanoparticles using In situ small angle X-ray scattering

Zhu, Mengqiang, Legg, Benjamin, Zhang, Hengzhong, Waychunas, Glenn and Banfield, Jillian (2012). Study of formation and aggregation of akaganeite nanoparticles using In situ small angle X-ray scattering. 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.

Study of formation and aggregation of akaganeite nanoparticles using In situ small angle X-ray scattering

2012

Journal Article

Poly-L-lysine functionalized large pore cubic mesostructured silica nanoparticles as biocompatible carriers for gene delivery

Hartono, Sandy B., Gu, Wenyi, Kleitz, Freddy, Liu, Jian, He, Lizhong, Middelberg, Anton P. J., Yu, Chengzhong, Lu, Gao Qing (Max) and Qiao, Shi Zhang (2012). Poly-L-lysine functionalized large pore cubic mesostructured silica nanoparticles as biocompatible carriers for gene delivery. ACS Nano, 6 (3), 2104-2117. doi: 10.1021/nn2039643

Poly-L-lysine functionalized large pore cubic mesostructured silica nanoparticles as biocompatible carriers for gene delivery

2012

Journal Article

A magnetite nanocrystal/graphene composite as high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

Huang, Xiaodan, Zhou, Xufeng, Qian, Kun, Zhao, Dongyuan, Liu, Zhaoping and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). A magnetite nanocrystal/graphene composite as high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 514, 76-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2011.10.087

A magnetite nanocrystal/graphene composite as high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

2012

Journal Article

Synthesis of bismuth nanoparticles and self-assembled nanobelts by a simple aqueous route in basic solution

Ma, Dechong, Zhao, Jingzhe, Zhao, Yan, Hao, Xinli, Li, Linzhi, Zhang, Li, Lu, Yan and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Synthesis of bismuth nanoparticles and self-assembled nanobelts by a simple aqueous route in basic solution. Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 395, 276-283. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2011.12.055

Synthesis of bismuth nanoparticles and self-assembled nanobelts by a simple aqueous route in basic solution

2012

Journal Article

Synthesis and hydrodesulfurization properties of NiW catalyst supported on high aluminum content, highly ordered, and hydrothermally stable Al-SBA-15

Li, Yang, Pan, Dahai, Yu, Chengzhong, Fan, Yu and Bao, Xiaojun (2012). Synthesis and hydrodesulfurization properties of NiW catalyst supported on high aluminum content, highly ordered, and hydrothermally stable Al-SBA-15. Journal of Catalysis, 286 (1), 124-136. doi: 10.1016/j.jcat.2011.10.023

Synthesis and hydrodesulfurization properties of NiW catalyst supported on high aluminum content, highly ordered, and hydrothermally stable Al-SBA-15

2012

Journal Article

Enrichment and detection of peptides from biological systems using designed periodic mesoporous organosilica microspheres

Qian, Kun, Gu, Wenyi, Yuan, Pei, Liu, Fang, Wang, Yunhua, Monteiro, Michael and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Enrichment and detection of peptides from biological systems using designed periodic mesoporous organosilica microspheres. Small, 8 (2), 231-236. doi: 10.1002/smll.201101770

Enrichment and detection of peptides from biological systems using designed periodic mesoporous organosilica microspheres

2012

Journal Article

Self-assembly of monodispersed silica nano-spheres with a closed-pore mesostructure

Huang, Xiaodan, Zhou, Liang, Yu, Chenzhong and Zhao, Dongyuan (2012). Self-assembly of monodispersed silica nano-spheres with a closed-pore mesostructure. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (23), 11523-11528. doi: 10.1039/c2jm30865g

Self-assembly of monodispersed silica nano-spheres with a closed-pore mesostructure

2012

Journal Article

Influence of novel nano-mesoporous bioactive glass on the regulation of IGF-II gene expression in osteoblasts

Quan, Zhang, Han, Xie, Ye, Zhang, Chenzhong, Yu and Wenjun, Chen (2012). Influence of novel nano-mesoporous bioactive glass on the regulation of IGF-II gene expression in osteoblasts. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 62 (1), 119-123. doi: 10.1007/s12013-011-9269-2

Influence of novel nano-mesoporous bioactive glass on the regulation of IGF-II gene expression in osteoblasts

2012

Conference Publication

Synthesis of nonspherical mesoporous silica ellipsoids with tunable aspect ratios for magnetic assisted assembly and gene delivery

Shen, Shaodian, Gu, Tao, Mao, Dongsen, Xiao, Xiuzhen, Yuan, Pei, Yu, Meihua, Xia, Liyang, Ji, Qiong, Meng, Liang, Song, Wei, Yu, Chengzhong and Lu, Guanzhong (2012). Synthesis of nonspherical mesoporous silica ellipsoids with tunable aspect ratios for magnetic assisted assembly and gene delivery. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/cm203434k

Synthesis of nonspherical mesoporous silica ellipsoids with tunable aspect ratios for magnetic assisted assembly and gene delivery

2011

Journal Article

Silencing oncogene expression in cervical cancer stem-like cells inhibits their cell growth and self-renewal ability

Gu, W., Yeo, E., McMillan, N. and Yu, C. (2011). Silencing oncogene expression in cervical cancer stem-like cells inhibits their cell growth and self-renewal ability. Cancer Gene Therapy, 18 (12), 897-905. doi: 10.1038/cgt.2011.58

Silencing oncogene expression in cervical cancer stem-like cells inhibits their cell growth and self-renewal ability

2011

Journal Article

Electrochemistry and biosensing activity of cytochrome c immobilized in macroporous materials

Wang, Ying, Qian, Kun, Guo, Kai, Kong, Jilie, Marty, Jean-Louis, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Baohong (2011). Electrochemistry and biosensing activity of cytochrome c immobilized in macroporous materials. Microchimica Acta, 175 (1-2), 87-95. doi: 10.1007/s00604-011-0638-8

Electrochemistry and biosensing activity of cytochrome c immobilized in macroporous materials

2011

Journal Article

Small mesoporous silica nanoparticles as carriers for enhanced photodynamic therapy

Zhu, Jie, Wang, Huixiang, Liao, Lei, Zhao, Lingzhi, Zhou, Liang, Yu, Meihua, Wang, Yunhua, Liu, Baohong and Yu, Chengzhong (2011). Small mesoporous silica nanoparticles as carriers for enhanced photodynamic therapy. Chemistry-An Asian Journal, 6 (9), 2332-2338. doi: 10.1002/asia.201100064

Small mesoporous silica nanoparticles as carriers for enhanced photodynamic therapy

2011

Conference Publication

Time-resolved study of early-stage formation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles

Zhu, Mengqiang, Legg, Benjamin, Zhang, Hengzhong, Waychunas, Glenn and Banfield, Jillian (2011). Time-resolved study of early-stage formation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles. 242nd National Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), Denver Co, Aug 28-Sep 01, 2011. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Time-resolved study of early-stage formation of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles

2011

Journal Article

Bio-electrocatalysis of NADH and ethanol based on graphene sheets modified electrodes

Guo, Kai, Qian, Kun, Zhang, Song, Kong, Jilie, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Baohong (2011). Bio-electrocatalysis of NADH and ethanol based on graphene sheets modified electrodes. Talanta, 85 (2), 1174-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2011.05.038

Bio-electrocatalysis of NADH and ethanol based on graphene sheets modified electrodes

2011

Journal Article

Synthesis and in-vitro bioactivity of mesoporous bioactive glasses with tunable macropores

Wei, Guangfeng, Yan, Xiaoxia, Yi, Jing, Zhao, Lingzhi, Zhou, Liang, Wang, Yunhua and Yu, Chengzhong (2011). Synthesis and in-vitro bioactivity of mesoporous bioactive glasses with tunable macropores. Microporous And Mesoporous Materials, 143 (1), 157-165. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2011.02.024

Synthesis and in-vitro bioactivity of mesoporous bioactive glasses with tunable macropores

2011

Journal Article

Synthesis of nanorattles with layered double hydroxide core and mesoporous silica shell as delivery vehicles

Liu, Jian, Harrison, Ryan, Zhou, Ji Zhi, Liu, Ting Ting, Yu, Chengzhong, Lu, Gao Qing (Max), Qiao, Shi Zhang and Xu, Zhi Ping (2011). Synthesis of nanorattles with layered double hydroxide core and mesoporous silica shell as delivery vehicles. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (29), 10641-10644. doi: 10.1039/c1jm12054a

Synthesis of nanorattles with layered double hydroxide core and mesoporous silica shell as delivery vehicles

2011

Journal Article

TiO2-functionalized mesoporous materials for sensitive analysis of multi-phosphopeptides

Guo, WeiChao, Wan, JingJing, Qian, K., Yu, ChengZhong, Kong, JiLie, Yang, PengYuan and Liu, BaoHong (2011). TiO2-functionalized mesoporous materials for sensitive analysis of multi-phosphopeptides. Science China Chemistry, 54 (8), 1327-1333. doi: 10.1007/s11426-011-4344-5

TiO2-functionalized mesoporous materials for sensitive analysis of multi-phosphopeptides

2011

Journal Article

A graphene modified anode to improve the performance of microbial fuel cells

Zhang, Yezhen, Mo, Guangquan, Li, Xuwen, Zhang, Weide, Zhang, Jiaqi, Ye, Jianshan, Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong (2011). A graphene modified anode to improve the performance of microbial fuel cells. Journal of Power Sources, 196 (13), 5402-5407. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.02.067

A graphene modified anode to improve the performance of microbial fuel cells

2011

Journal Article

Controlled release of volatile (−)-menthol in nanoporous silica materials

Zhang, Jun, Yu, Meihua, Yuan, Pei, Lu, Gaoqing and Yu, Chengzhong (2011). Controlled release of volatile (−)-menthol in nanoporous silica materials. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 71 (3-4), 593-602. doi: 10.1007/s10847-011-9996-4

Controlled release of volatile (−)-menthol in nanoporous silica materials

2011

Journal Article

Synthesis of magnetic hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica with enhanced cellulose tissue penetration behaviour

Lin, Chun Xiang (Cynthia), Li, Zhen, Brumbley, Stevens, Petrasovits, Lars, McQualter, Richard, Yu, Chengzhong and Lu, Gao Qing (Max) (2011). Synthesis of magnetic hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica with enhanced cellulose tissue penetration behaviour. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (21), 7565-7571. doi: 10.1039/c1jm10615e

Synthesis of magnetic hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica with enhanced cellulose tissue penetration behaviour

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

    Developing an Oral Nanoformulation for Preventing Cancer Recurrence

    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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

    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

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

    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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Green Nanotechnology-based Antibiotic-free Poultry Feed Against Coccidiosis

    Associate Advisor

  • 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

    High Capacity and Low Cost Rechargeable Multivalent Metal Ion Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Dr Xiaodan Huang

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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