Dr. Xiaoyan liu | Biosensors Awards | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Xiaoyan liu | Biosensors Awards | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Xiaoyan liu | Biosensors Awards | City University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Dr. Xiaoyan Liu, Ph.D is an accomplished researcher and Research Fellow at the City University of Hong Kong, specializing in nanoscience, nanotechnology, biomedical microfluidics, and sensing systems. She earned her Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, under the supervision of Professor Xingyu Jiang, where she developed advanced microfluidic devices for biomedical and neural applications. Her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Shandong University laid the foundation for her deep understanding of chemical materials and nanoscale systems. Professionally, Dr. Liu has held research positions at globally recognized institutions, including the Institute for Health Innovation and Technology at the National University of Singapore and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology, China, where she contributed to international projects on organ-on-chip technologies, tumor microenvironments, and soft electronic neural interfaces. Her expertise encompasses flexible e-biochips, wearable biosensors, neural microelectrode design, and nanomaterial toxicity studies. Dr. Liu’s research interests focus on integrating nanomaterials with microfluidic and bioelectronic systems for real-time health monitoring, organoid drug screening, and brain-on-chip development. She has published multiple high-impact papers in IEEE Sensors Journal, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and ACS Nano, with a growing citation record in Scopus and Google Scholar, demonstrating her scholarly influence. Her research skills include microfabrication, biointerface engineering, electrophysiological recording, and advanced imaging techniques, contributing to cutting-edge applications in smart biomedical systems.

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Featured Publications

  1. Liu, X. (2024). Tumor Microenvironment Based on Extracellular Matrix Hydrogels for On-Chip Drug Screening. Citations: 52.

  2. Liu, X. (2024). Coupling Nanoscale Precision with Multiscale Imaging: A Multifunctional Near-Infrared Dye for the Brain. Citations: 47.

  3. Liu, X. (2023). Wearable Flexible Microfluidic Sensing Technologies. Citations: 61.

  4. Liu, X. (2023). Bioeffects of Inhaled Nanoplastics on Neurons and Alteration of Animal Behaviors through Deposition in the Brain. Citations: 58.

  5. Liu, X. (2022). A Soft and Absorbable Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wire. Citations: 43.

  6. Liu, X. (2022). Highly Stretchable Metal-Polymer Conductor Electrode Array for Electrophysiology. Citations: 39.

  7. Liu, X. (2021). Integrating a Concentration Gradient Generator and a Single-Cell Trapper Array for High-Throughput Screening the Bioeffects of Nanomaterials. Citations: 65.

Mrs. Alba López Palacios | Biosensor | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Alba López Palacios | Biosensor | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Alba López Palacios, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

Alba López Palacios is a Spanish predoctoral researcher specializing in nanomedicine and sensor systems. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the Joint Unit of Nanomedicine and Sensors, a collaboration between La Fe Health Research Institute and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, supported by an FPU predoctoral fellowship since December 2021. Her research focuses on the development of molecular gate-based sensor systems for the detection of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and dengue virus, as well as biomarkers like CDK4 associated with melanoma. She holds an M.Sc. in Cell Biology and Genetics from Complutense University of Madrid (2020) and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (2019). Alba has international research experience through a collaboration with Dr. May Morris’s group in Montpellier, France (Sep–Dec 2024), and has contributed to several publicly funded research projects in smart materials, drug detection, cancer immunology, and water safety. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, including Sensors and Actuators Reports, and has taught undergraduate laboratory courses in chemistry and analytical chemistry at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Her technical expertise includes CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, molecular biology, and fluorescence detection. She holds a Cambridge B2 English Certificate and is based in Valencia, Spain.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Alba López Palacios

Alba López Palacios demonstrates strong potential and notable achievements as a candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Despite being at the predoctoral stage, her profile is exceptionally well-rounded, combining advanced research in nanomedicine and sensor systems with impactful interdisciplinary collaborations, funded projects, and relevant teaching experience.

🎓 Education

  • M.Sc. in Cell Biology and Genetics
    Complutense University of Madrid (2020)

  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology
    Polytechnic University of Madrid (2019)

💼 Work Experience

  • Predoctoral Researcher – Nanomedicine & Sensor Systems
    Joint Unit of Nanomedicine and Sensors, La Fe Health Research Institute & Polytechnic University of Valencia (Dec 2021–Present)
    – 🧪 Developing molecular gate-based sensors for detecting pathogens (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, dengue, Klebsiella) and cancer biomarkers (CDK4)
    – 🌍 International collaboration with Dr. May Morris, Montpellier, France (Sep–Dec 2024)

  • Higher Technician – Same Institution (Feb–Dec 2021)

  • Teaching – Undergraduate lab courses in Chemistry & Analytical Chemistry
    Polytechnic University of Valencia (2022–2024) 👩‍🏫

🏆 Achievements & Projects

  • 🔬 FPU Predoctoral Fellowship (Spanish Ministry of Universities)

  • 💰 Research Project Funding:

    • Smart Materials for Antimicrobial Use – €239,580 (2022–2025)

    • Drug Detection & Biomedical Sensors – €302,500 (2022–2025)

    • Cancer Immunology for Vaccines – €221,425 (2020–2023, EU-funded)

    • COVID-19 Diagnostic Systems – €190,158 (2021)

📝 Publications

  • SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA detection through oligonucleotide-capped nanoporous anodic alumina supports, Sensors and Actuators Reports 📄

Publication Top Notes:

Gated Nanosensor for Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria Detection

Aptamer‐Capped Nanoporous Anodic Alumina for SARS‐CoV‐2 Spike Protein Detection