Our group mainly focuses on the self-assembled nanostructure based multimodal imaging agent and drug delivery system that can be used for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of diseases more precisely and accurately. We developed theranostic nanoformulations for the leading anticancer drugs like methotrexate, doxorubicin, cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil

Our research group focuses on designing versatile nanomaterials for the selective and sensitive detection of a wide range of analytes; biomarkers and environmental contaminants involving dual mode detection strategy such as fluorescence and electrochemical mode, and multiplexed detection of multiple analytes in a ratiometric manner. The small size, versatility, high hydrophilicity and biocompatibility of the carbon-based nanomaterials open up the opportunity for  bioimaging, organelle and organ targeting in live cells as well as invertebrate model organisms, enabling us to create innovative tools for diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications.

In recent years, our team has been working on designing hydrogels with improved antibacterial activity for wound healing. We primarily focus on using biomass and natural polymers to develop multifunctional hydrogels. Together with photothermal and NO gas therapy, the multifunctional hydrogels produced outstanding results without toxicity.

Our group explores the development of hydrogel-based photothermal evaporators for solar-driven water purification. These systems are engineered for high-performance desalination and selective extraction of valuable or hazardous ions such as uranium, lithium and caesium. Moreover, semiconductor-based materials for photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants, aiming at efficient and sustainable remediation strategies. By combining materials chemistry with environmental engineering, we strive to address pressing challenges in clean water and resource recovery.