Professor Chengzhong Yu
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Chengzhong 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 Chengzhong Yu is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Engineering Macromolecular and materials chemistry

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fudan University

Search Professor Chengzhong Yu’s works on UQ eSpace

518 works between 2000 and 2026
All (518) Journal Article (492) Other Outputs (2) Conference Publication (20) Book Chapter (4)

141 - 160 of 518 works

2021

Journal Article

Hair growth promoting activity of cedrol nanoemulsion in C57BL/6 mice and its bioavailability

Deng, Yaling, Huang, Feixue, Wang, Jiewen, Zhang, Yumeng, Zhang, Yan, Su, Guangyue and Zhao, Yuqing (2021). Hair growth promoting activity of cedrol nanoemulsion in C57BL/6 mice and its bioavailability. Molecules, 26 (6) 1795, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules26061795

Hair growth promoting activity of cedrol nanoemulsion in C57BL/6 mice and its bioavailability

2021

Journal Article

Benzene-bridged organosilica modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles via an acid-catalysis approach

Zhang, Ye, Gu, Zhengying, Liu, Yang, Hu, Wenli, Liu, Chao, Shu, Weikang, Wang, Yue and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Benzene-bridged organosilica modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles via an acid-catalysis approach. Langmuir, 37 (8), 2780-2786. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c03541

Benzene-bridged organosilica modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles via an acid-catalysis approach

2021

Journal Article

Large-scale synthesis of fractal silica nanoparticles: understanding the impact of solvents

Liu, Yang, Yao, Yining, Fu, Jianye, Hu, Wenli, Feng, Jiayou, Wan, Jingjing and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Large-scale synthesis of fractal silica nanoparticles: understanding the impact of solvents. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 316 110976, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2021.110976

Large-scale synthesis of fractal silica nanoparticles: understanding the impact of solvents

2021

Journal Article

MnO2 nanoflowers induce immunogenic cell death under nutrient deprivation: enabling an orchestrated cancer starvation-immunotherapy

Yang, Yannan, Gu, Zhengying, Tang, Jie, Zhang, Min, Yang, Yang, Song, Hao and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). MnO2 nanoflowers induce immunogenic cell death under nutrient deprivation: enabling an orchestrated cancer starvation-immunotherapy. Advanced Science, 8 (4) 2002667, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/advs.202002667

MnO2 nanoflowers induce immunogenic cell death under nutrient deprivation: enabling an orchestrated cancer starvation-immunotherapy

2021

Journal Article

LZP is required for hepatic triacylglycerol transportation through maintaining apolipoprotein B stability

Wu, Jiao-Xiang, He, Kun-Yan, Zhang, Zhuang-Zhuang, Qu, Yu-Lan, Su, Xian-Bin, Shi, Yi, Wang, Na, Wang, Lan and Han, Ze-Guang (2021). LZP is required for hepatic triacylglycerol transportation through maintaining apolipoprotein B stability. PLoS Genetics, 17 (2) e1009357. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1009357

LZP is required for hepatic triacylglycerol transportation through maintaining apolipoprotein B stability

2021

Journal Article

Association between hemoglobin and growth hormone peak in Chinese children and adolescents with short stature: a cross-sectional study

Zhang, Tian, Ban, Bo, Zhang, Mei, Ji, Baolan, Sun, Hailing and Sun, Bing (2021). Association between hemoglobin and growth hormone peak in Chinese children and adolescents with short stature: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of General Medicine, 14, 497-504. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S292920

Association between hemoglobin and growth hormone peak in Chinese children and adolescents with short stature: a cross-sectional study

2021

Journal Article

Synergistic effect of two nanotechnologies enhances the protective capacity of the Theileria parva Sporozoite p67C antigen in cattle

Lacasta, Anna, Mody, Karishma T, De Goeyse, Ine, Yu, Chengzhong, Zhang, Jun, Nyagwange, James, Mwalimu, Stephen, Awino, Elias, Saya, Rosemary, Njoroge, Thomas, Muriuki, Robert, Ndiwa, Nicholas, Poole, Elisabeth Jane, Zhang, Bing, Cavallaro, Antonino, Mahony, Timothy J, Steinaa, Lucilla, Mitter, Neena and Nene, Vishvanath (2021). Synergistic effect of two nanotechnologies enhances the protective capacity of the Theileria parva Sporozoite p67C antigen in cattle. Journal of Immunology, 206 (4), 686-699. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.2000442

Synergistic effect of two nanotechnologies enhances the protective capacity of the Theileria parva Sporozoite p67C antigen in cattle

2021

Journal Article

Nanotechnology enabled reactive species regulation in biosystems for boosting cancer immunotherapy

Zhang, Min, Dai, Zan, Theivendran, Shevanuja, Gu, Zhengying, Zhao, Liang, Song, Hao, Yang, Yannan and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Nanotechnology enabled reactive species regulation in biosystems for boosting cancer immunotherapy. Nano Today, 36 101035, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.nantod.2020.101035

Nanotechnology enabled reactive species regulation in biosystems for boosting cancer immunotherapy

2021

Journal Article

Association of LDLc to HDLc ratio with carotid plaques in a community-based population with a high stroke risk: a cross-sectional study in China

Geng, Yang, Liu, Yan, Chen, Yan, Zhang, Zhenwen, Wang, Liping, Li, Xiaobo, Xia, Binlan, Song, Bin and Zhang, Hengzhong (2021). Association of LDLc to HDLc ratio with carotid plaques in a community-based population with a high stroke risk: a cross-sectional study in China. Clinical Biochemistry, 88, 43-48. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2020.11.001

Association of LDLc to HDLc ratio with carotid plaques in a community-based population with a high stroke risk: a cross-sectional study in China

2021

Journal Article

Manganese-doped silica-based nanoparticles promote the efficacy of antigen-specific immunotherapy

Chandra, Janin, Teoh, Siok Min, Kuo, Paula, Tolley, Lynn, Bashaw, Abate Assefa, Tuong, Zewen Kelvin, Liu, Yang, Chen, Zibin, Wells, James W., Yu, Chengzhong, Frazer, Ian H. and Yu, Meihua (2021). Manganese-doped silica-based nanoparticles promote the efficacy of antigen-specific immunotherapy. The Journal of Immunology, 206 (5), ji2000355-998. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.2000355

Manganese-doped silica-based nanoparticles promote the efficacy of antigen-specific immunotherapy

2021

Journal Article

Characterization of the biodistribution of a silica vesicle Nanovaccine carrying a Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus protective antigen with in vivo live animal imaging

Mody, Karishma T., Zhang, Bing, Li, Xun, Fletcher, Nicholas L., Akhter, Dewan T., Jarrett, Sandy, Zhang, Jun, Yu, Chengzhong, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Mahony, Timothy J and Mitter, Neena (2021). Characterization of the biodistribution of a silica vesicle Nanovaccine carrying a Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus protective antigen with in vivo live animal imaging. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8 606652, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.606652

Characterization of the biodistribution of a silica vesicle Nanovaccine carrying a Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus protective antigen with in vivo live animal imaging

2021

Journal Article

Rambutan-like silica nanoparticles at tailored particle sizes for plasmid DNA delivery

Hines, Elizabeth, Cheng, Dan, Wu, Weixi, Yu, Meihua, Xu, Chun, Song, Hao and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Rambutan-like silica nanoparticles at tailored particle sizes for plasmid DNA delivery. Journal of Materials Science, 56 (9), 5830-5844. doi: 10.1007/s10853-020-05660-w

Rambutan-like silica nanoparticles at tailored particle sizes for plasmid DNA delivery

2021

Journal Article

Differences in initial versus recurrent diabetic foot ulcers at a specialized tertiary diabetic foot care center in China

Cheng, Yuxia, Zu, Ping, Zhao, Jie, Shi, Lintao, Shi, Hongyan, Zhang, Mei and Wang, Aihong (2021). Differences in initial versus recurrent diabetic foot ulcers at a specialized tertiary diabetic foot care center in China. Journal of International Medical Research, 49 (1). doi: 10.1177/0300060520987398

Differences in initial versus recurrent diabetic foot ulcers at a specialized tertiary diabetic foot care center in China

2021

Journal Article

Mesoporous resin nanobowls with optimized donor-acceptor conjugation for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

Yuan, Ling, Zhang, Chaoqi, Wang, Jing, Liu, Chao and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Mesoporous resin nanobowls with optimized donor-acceptor conjugation for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production. Nano Research, 14 (9), 3267-3273. doi: 10.1007/s12274-021-3517-6

Mesoporous resin nanobowls with optimized donor-acceptor conjugation for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

2021

Journal Article

Association Between ZNF804A Gene rs1344706 Polymorphism and Brain Functions in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Voxel-Based Meta-Analysis

Yang, Liqiong, Xu, Fan, He, Yi, Li, Yanzhang, Chen, Zi and Wang, Shuai (2021). Association Between ZNF804A Gene rs1344706 Polymorphism and Brain Functions in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Voxel-Based Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 17, 2925-2935. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S322114

Association Between ZNF804A Gene rs1344706 Polymorphism and Brain Functions in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Voxel-Based Meta-Analysis

2021

Journal Article

Synthesis of dendritic mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles under a mild acidic condition with homogeneous wall structure and near-neutral surface

Luo, Jiangqi, Zhang, Min, Yang, Yannan and Yu, Chengzhong (2021). Synthesis of dendritic mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles under a mild acidic condition with homogeneous wall structure and near-neutral surface. Chemical Communications, 57 (36), 1-4. doi: 10.1039/d0cc08017a

Synthesis of dendritic mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles under a mild acidic condition with homogeneous wall structure and near-neutral surface

2020

Journal Article

Emerging concepts of nanobiotechnology in mRNA delivery

Wang, Yue and Yu, Chengzhong (2020). Emerging concepts of nanobiotechnology in mRNA delivery. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 59 (52) anie.202003545, 23374-23385. doi: 10.1002/anie.202003545

Emerging concepts of nanobiotechnology in mRNA delivery

2020

Journal Article

Ni/carbon aerogels derived from water induced self-assembly of Ni-MOF for adsorption and catalytic conversion of oily wastewater

Su, Yanping, Li, Zeyang, Zhou, Hongjian, Kang, Shenghong, Zhang, Yunxia, Yu, Chengzhong and Wang, Guozhong (2020). Ni/carbon aerogels derived from water induced self-assembly of Ni-MOF for adsorption and catalytic conversion of oily wastewater. Chemical Engineering Journal, 402 126205, 126205. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126205

Ni/carbon aerogels derived from water induced self-assembly of Ni-MOF for adsorption and catalytic conversion of oily wastewater

2020

Journal Article

Switching a xanthine oxidase inhibitor to a dual-target antagonist of P2Y1 and P2Y12 as an oral antiplatelet agent with a wider therapeutic window in rats than ticagrelor

Lei, Yu, Zhang, Bing, Liu, Dan, Zhao, Jian, Dai, Xiwen, Gao, Jun, Mao, Qing, Feng, Yao, Zhao, Jiaxing, Lin, Fengwei, Duan, Yulin, Zhang, Yan, Bao, Ziyang, Yang, Yuwei, Mou, Yanhua and Wang, Shaojie (2020). Switching a xanthine oxidase inhibitor to a dual-target antagonist of P2Y1 and P2Y12 as an oral antiplatelet agent with a wider therapeutic window in rats than ticagrelor. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 63 (24), 15752-15772. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c01524

Switching a xanthine oxidase inhibitor to a dual-target antagonist of P2Y1 and P2Y12 as an oral antiplatelet agent with a wider therapeutic window in rats than ticagrelor

2020

Journal Article

Inhibition of EZH2 enhances the antitumor efficacy of metformin in prostate cancer

Kong, Yifan, Zhang, Yanquan, Mao, Fengyi, Zhang, Zhuangzhuang, Li, Zhiguo, Wang, Ruixin, Liu, Jinghui and Liu, Xiaoqi (2020). Inhibition of EZH2 enhances the antitumor efficacy of metformin in prostate cancer. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, 19 (12), 2490-2501. doi: 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-19-0874

Inhibition of EZH2 enhances the antitumor efficacy of metformin in prostate cancer

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2030
    Enabling Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 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
  • 2023 - 2026
    Designer Nanoparticles Enable mRNA Protein Factories
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Nanoparticle technologies to extend the duration of action of meloxicam - Part 1
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 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 Chengzhong Yu is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Combinational Nano-immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment

    Work on an interdisciplinary area of advanced nanotechnology and biomedical science. Novel nano-adjuvants will be developed to improve the treatment outcome of immunotherapy for selected cancer types, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Oral Nanoformulation for Preventing Cancer Recurrence

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song, Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing novel delivery systems

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a versatile platform for sensitive detection of small molecules

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Long-Acting Drug Delivery Formulations

    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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang, Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dual functional layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for osteosarcoma treatment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing nanoparticle-based vaccine for cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nature-inspired delivery systems for DNA vaccine

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering Anode Interfaces for Aqueous Aluminium Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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