Congzhou Wang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Program
Biomedical Engineering Program
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
B.E., Huaqiao University, 2009
M.S., Chongqing University, 2012 (Advisor: Dr. Jianhua Wang)
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015
(Advisor: Dr. Vamsi Yadavalli)
Postdoc: Washington University in Saint Louis, 2018
(Advisor: Dr. Srikanth Singamaneni)
Office: EEP Building, Room 221
501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Email: congzhou.wang@sdsmt.edu
Phone: 605-394-1613
Our research interests are focused at the interface of nanoscale materials and biological systems. At the interface of nanomaterials and biological systems, a new set of biophysicochemical questions related to the identity of nanomaterials (e.g. composition, size, shape and surface chemistry) and their interactions with biological systems (e.g. proteins, DNA, membranes and cells) are emerging. Understanding these interactions have deep implications in the biomedical applications and safe use of nanomaterials. The overall goal of our research is to provide a deeper fundamental understanding of various aspects of nano-bio interface that will enable rational design of functional nanomaterials aiming to improve human health.
Our current research interests include:
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Nano-bio-interactions: Understanding and manipulating the impact of nanomaterials on actin cytoskeleton and phenotypes of normal and cancer cells.
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Nano-bio-composites: Exploring functional nanomaterials (e.g. metal-organic frameworks) as encapsulants to preserve the structure and functionality of biomolecules under harsh environmental conditions such as elevated temperatures.
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Nano-bio-sensors: Developing plasmonic nanobiosensors for large-scale screening of diseases in resource-limited settings.
Join us: We are always looking for self-motivated people interested in functional nanomaterials and nano-bio-interfaces. Please send your CV to Dr. Congzhou Wang for details on openings.
Email: congzhou.wang@sdsmt.edu
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07/2024: Our paper (Xiao Yu as the leading author) has been accepted by Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Congrats!
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.047
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05/2024: Dr. Wang received Faculty Research Award at SD Mines. Congrats!
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04/2024: Xiao Yu received Outstanding Graduate Student Award at SD Mines. Congrats!
03/2024: Our paper (Jinyuan Liu as the leading author) has been accepted by ACS Nano. Congrats!
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsnano.3c12281
01/2024: We welcome Xin Luo to join our group as a PhD student.
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12/2023: Jinyuan Liu finished his PhD defense. Congrats, Dr. Liu!
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06/2023:Our paper (Zhengqiang Li as the leading author) has been accepted by Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Congrats!
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.154
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05/2023: Dr. Wang has been tenured and promoted to Associate Professor. Congrats!
04/2023: Jinyuan received Best Overall Graduate Presentation and 1st Place Graduate Oral Presentation at 13th SD Mines Student Research Symposium.
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02/2023: Our paper (Jinyuan Liu as the leading author) has been accepted by Nano Letters. Congrats!
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00089
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08/2022: Dr. Wang received a three-year NIH R15 Award from National Cancer Institute. Congrats!
See news release:
https://www.kotatv.com/2022/08/17/south-dakota-mines-receives-national-cancer-institute-funding/
https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Mines-Receives-NCI-Funding/
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06/2022: Dr. Wang served as a panel reviewer for NIH Bioengineering Sciences & Technologies Integrated Review Group.
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04/2022: Jinyuan received a Joseph Nelson fellowship Award from SD Mines. Congrats!
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04/2022: Annaliese received an Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award. Jinyuan received an Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Congrats!
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03/2022: Jinyuan and Dr. Wang both delivered an oral presentation on 2022 ACS meeting Spring, San Diego, CA.
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01/2022: Our paper (Jinyuan Liu as the leading author) has been accepted by ACS NANO. Congrats!
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.1c11070
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12/2021: Dr. Wang received a five-year NSF CAREER AWARD from Nanoscale Interactions Program. Congrats!
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2143972&HistoricalAwards=false
News release from SD Mines:
https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Wang-Wins-CAREER-Award/#.YvF7WXbMJQA
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11/2021: Our paper (Jinyuan Liu as the leading author) has been accepted by Nano Letters. Congrats!
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c03377
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05/2021: Dr. Wang and collaborator Dr. Zhongkui Hong (from U South Dakota) received a seed grant (competitive research grant) from South Dakota Board of Regents. Congrats!
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02/2021: Our paper (Divya Kota as the leading author) has been accepted by Journal of Hazardous Materials. Congrats!
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389421004775
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01/2020: Dr. Wang (as a PI) received a R03 grant from National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at National Institutes of Health. Congrats!
12/2019: Our paper "Metal-organic Framework Preserves Biorecognition of Antibodies on Nanoscale Surfaces Validated by Single Molecule Force Spectroscopy" was accepted by ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Lin Kang is the leading author. Congrats!
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsami.9b19551
04/2019: Dr. Wang was invited to give a talk and lab section at Nebraska Indian Community College.
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04/2019: We installed a Bruker Bioresolve Atomic Force Microscope in our lab. Can't wait to work with it!
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01/2019: We received a Research Initiation Grant from South Dakota NASA Epscor Program. This project aims to develop plasmonic nanobiosensors for monitoring astronaut's health during their long-term space mission. PI: Dr. Congzhou Wang Co-PI: Dr. Zhenqiang Wang at University of South Dakota
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08/2018: Dr. Wang officially started his independent career at SDSMT.
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