Overview
Background
Dr Zhigang Yu is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow who obtained a PhD degree from ACWEB, University of Queensland in 2022. Since then, he has been a Postdocoral Research Fellow at ACWEB. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in top tier journals including PNAS, Adavanced Science, The ISME Journal, with 12 as a first author and H index of 32. He acts as a Guest Editor of three journals and has been invited as a reviewer for over 20 journals.
Dr Yu has a strong curiosity on the project of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which spans from chemistry to microbiology. His interests include the emergence and spread of bacterial AMR in both environmental and clinical (e.g., human gut) settings, bacterial adaptation, and the development of efficient disinfection technologies to contain AMR in the environment.
Availability
- Dr Zhigang Yu is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Bacterial evolution
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Antimicrobial resistance
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Microbial interactions
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Water-based epidemiology
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Disinfection
Research impacts
Dr Yu establishes a microfluidic system to visualise AMR transfer at the single-cell level. This platform has generated several publications in journals including PNAS, ISME Journal, Advanced Science, and Microbiome.
Three of his publications are selected as Editors’ Choice and 1 is Best Paper Award Winner (only 3 winners worldwide) in ISME Journal, as well as 8 Highly Cited Papers. The "Best Paper" was also cited in the report from the office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, New Zealand. Dr Yu's research findings have attracted wide attention with >1,000 mentions and >10 M potential viewers globally.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Pine sawdust as algal biofilm biocarrier for wastewater treatment and algae-based byproducts production
Zhang, Qi, Wang, Lin, Yu, Zhigang, Zhou, Ting, Gu, Zhiqiang, Huang, Qiaoyun, Xiao, Bo, Zhou, Wenguang, Ruan, Roger and Liu, Yuhuan (2020). Pine sawdust as algal biofilm biocarrier for wastewater treatment and algae-based byproducts production. Journal of Cleaner Production, 256 120449. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120449
2020
Journal Article
Role of surface roughness in the algal short-term cell adhesion and long-term biofilm cultivation under dynamic flow condition
Zhang, Qi, Yu, Zhigang, Jin, Shiping, Liu, Cuixia, Li, Yubiao, Guo, Dabin, Hu, Mian, Ruan, Roger and Liu, Yuhuan (2020). Role of surface roughness in the algal short-term cell adhesion and long-term biofilm cultivation under dynamic flow condition. Algal Research, 46 101787, 101787. doi: 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101787
2019
Journal Article
Lignocellulosic residue as bio-carrier for algal biofilm growth: effects of carrier physicochemical proprieties and toxicity on algal biomass production and composition
Zhang, Qi, Yu, Zhigang, Jin, Shiping, Zhu, Liandong, Liu, Cuixia, Zheng, Hongli, Zhou, Ting, Liu, Yuhuan and Ruan, Roger (2019). Lignocellulosic residue as bio-carrier for algal biofilm growth: effects of carrier physicochemical proprieties and toxicity on algal biomass production and composition. Bioresource Technology, 293 122091, 122091. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122091
2019
Journal Article
Uptake and toxicity studies of magnetic TiO2-Based nanophotocatalyst in Arabidopsis thaliana
Zhang, Weilan, Yu, Zhigang, Rao, Pinhua and Lo, Irene M.C. (2019). Uptake and toxicity studies of magnetic TiO2-Based nanophotocatalyst in Arabidopsis thaliana. Chemosphere, 224, 658-667. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.02.161
2019
Journal Article
Transport of the arsenic (As)-loaded nano zero-valent iron in groundwater-saturated sand columns: roles of surface modification and As loading
Yu, Zhigang, Hu, Liming and Lo, Irene M.C. (2019). Transport of the arsenic (As)-loaded nano zero-valent iron in groundwater-saturated sand columns: roles of surface modification and As loading. Chemosphere, 216, 428-436. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.125
2019
Journal Article
Effect of low-temperature thermo-alkaline pretreatment with alkyl polyglucosides (APGs) for low-organic-content sludge in anaerobic digestion
Liu, X., Zhang, C. and Yu, Z. (2019). Effect of low-temperature thermo-alkaline pretreatment with alkyl polyglucosides (APGs) for low-organic-content sludge in anaerobic digestion. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17 (4), 7463-7476. doi: 10.15666/aeer/1704_74637476
2019
Journal Article
Effects of geochemical conditions, surface modification, and arsenic (As) loadings on As release from As-loaded nano zero-valent iron in simulated groundwater
Yu, Zhigang, Huang, Junyi, Hu, Liming, Zhang, Weilan and Lo, Irene M. C. (2019). Effects of geochemical conditions, surface modification, and arsenic (As) loadings on As release from As-loaded nano zero-valent iron in simulated groundwater. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 5 (1), 28-38. doi: 10.1039/c8ew00757h
2018
Journal Article
Vertical-algal-biofilm enhanced raceway pond for cost-effective wastewater treatment and value-added products production
Zhang, Qi, Yu, Zhigang, Zhu, Liandong, Ye, Ting, Zuo, Jiaolan, Li, Xuemei, Xiao, Bo and Jin, Shiping (2018). Vertical-algal-biofilm enhanced raceway pond for cost-effective wastewater treatment and value-added products production. Water Research, 139, 144-157. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.03.076
2018
Other Outputs
Fate and transport of arsenic-loaded nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) in groundwater
Yu, Zhigang (2018). Fate and transport of arsenic-loaded nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) in groundwater. MPhil Thesis, Environmental Engineering Program, Hong Kong Institute of Science and Technology. doi: 10.14711/thesis-991012637064403412
2017
Journal Article
Bioaccumulation and toxicity of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots in Phanerochaete chrysosporium
Hu, Liang, Zeng, Guangming, Chen, Guiqiu, Huang, Zhenzhen, Wan, Jia, Chen, Anwei, Yu, Zhigang, Yang, Jiangli, He, Kai and Qin, Lei (2017). Bioaccumulation and toxicity of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots in Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 159, 303-311. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.08.006
2017
Journal Article
Cultivation of algal biofilm using different lignocellulosic materials as carriers
Zhang, Qi, Liu, Cuixia, Li, Yubiao, Yu, Zhigang, Chen, Zhihua, Ye, Ting, Wang, Xun, Hu, Zhiquan, Liu, Shiming, Xiao, Bo and Jin, Shiping (2017). Cultivation of algal biofilm using different lignocellulosic materials as carriers. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 10 (1) 115. doi: 10.1186/s13068-017-0799-8
2017
Journal Article
Amorphous MnO2 modified biochar derived from aerobically composted swine manure for adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II)
Liang, Jie, Li, Xuemei, Yu, Zhigang, Zeng, Guangming, Luo, Yuan, Jiang, Longbo, Yang, Zhaoxue, Qian, Yingying and Wu, Haipeng (2017). Amorphous MnO2 modified biochar derived from aerobically composted swine manure for adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II). ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 5 (6), 5049-5058. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00434
2017
Journal Article
Enhancing phosphate adsorption capacity of SDS-based magnetite by surface modification of citric acid
Yu, Zhigang, Zhang, Chang, Zheng, Zuhong, Hu, Liang, Li, Xuemei, Yang, Zhongzhu, Ma, Chi and Zeng, Guangming (2017). Enhancing phosphate adsorption capacity of SDS-based magnetite by surface modification of citric acid. Applied Surface Science, 403, 413-425. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.163
2017
Journal Article
Cadmium-containing quantum dots: properties, applications, and toxicity
Mo, Dan, Hu, Liang, Zeng, Guangming, Chen, Guiqiu, Wan, Jia, Yu, Zhigang, Huang, Zhenzhen, He, Kai, Zhang, Chen and Cheng, Min (2017). Cadmium-containing quantum dots: properties, applications, and toxicity. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 101 (7), 2713-2733. doi: 10.1007/s00253-017-8140-9
2017
Journal Article
Performance of magnetic zirconium-iron oxide nanoparticle in the removal of phosphate from aqueous solution
Zhang, Chang, Li, Yongqiu, Wang, Fenghua, Yu, Zhigang, Wei, Jingjing, Yang, Zhongzhu, Ma, Chi, Li, Zihao, Xu, ZiYi and Zeng, Guangming (2017). Performance of magnetic zirconium-iron oxide nanoparticle in the removal of phosphate from aqueous solution. Applied Surface Science, 396, 1783-1792. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.11.214
2017
Journal Article
Photocatalytic decomposition of Congo red under visible light irradiation using MgZnCr-TiO2 layered double hydroxide
Ma, Chi, Wang, Fenghua, Zhang, Chang, Yu, Zhigang, Wei, Jingjing, Yang, Zhongzhu, Li, Yongqiu, Li, Zihao, Zhu, Mengying, Shen, Liuqing and Zeng, Guangming (2017). Photocatalytic decomposition of Congo red under visible light irradiation using MgZnCr-TiO2 layered double hydroxide. Chemosphere, 168, 80-90. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.10.063
2016
Journal Article
Active capping technology: a new environmental remediation of contaminated sediment
Zhang, Chang, Zhu, Meng-ying, Zeng, Guang-ming, Yu, Zhi-gang, Cui, Fang, Yang, Zhong-zhu and Shen, Liu-qing (2016). Active capping technology: a new environmental remediation of contaminated sediment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23 (5), 4370-4386. doi: 10.1007/s11356-016-6076-8
2016
Journal Article
Utilization of LDH-based materials as potential adsorbents and photocatalysts for the decontamination of dyes wastewater: a review
Yang, Zhongzhu, Wang, Fenghua, Zhang, Chang, Zeng, Guangming, Tan, Xiaofei, Yu, Zhigang, Zhong, Yu, Wang, Hou and Cui, Fang (2016). Utilization of LDH-based materials as potential adsorbents and photocatalysts for the decontamination of dyes wastewater: a review. RSC Advances, 6 (83), 79415-79436. doi: 10.1039/c6ra12727d
2016
Journal Article
Phase transformation of crystalline iron oxides and their adsorption abilities for Pb and Cd
Zhang, Chang, Yu, Zhigang, Zeng, Guangming, Huang, Binbin, Dong, Haoran, Huang, Jinhui, Yang, Zhongzhu, Wei, Jingjing, Hu, Liang and Zhang, Qi (2016). Phase transformation of crystalline iron oxides and their adsorption abilities for Pb and Cd. Chemical Engineering Journal, 284, 247-259. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2015.08.096
2016
Journal Article
Metal-based quantum dots: synthesis, surface modification, transport and fate in aquatic environments and toxicity to microorganisms
Hu, Liang, Zhang, Chang, Zeng, Guangming, Chen, Guiqiu, Wan, Jia, Guo, Zhi, Wu, Haipeng, Yu, Zhigang, Zhou, Yaoyu and Liu, Junfeng (2016). Metal-based quantum dots: synthesis, surface modification, transport and fate in aquatic environments and toxicity to microorganisms. RSC Advances, 6 (82), 78595-78610. doi: 10.1039/c6ra13016j
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Zhigang Yu is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Bacterial evolution of antimicrobial resistance in urban water systems
Reveal the evolutionary trajectories of waterborne pathogens and investigate the temporal dynamics of antimicrobial resistance transmission across biofilm pathogens in urban water systems.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance between bacteria and environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianhua Guo
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding roles of disinfection agents on the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho, Professor Jianhua Guo
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Doctor Philosophy
Efficient control the spread of antibiotic resistance in urban water systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianhua Guo
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