Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li | Nanosensors | Best Researcher Award
Vice Dean of BME school at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) | China
Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li is an accomplished independent principal investigator at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), with a strong academic foundation earned from top universities in China and Germany. Her research group has pioneered a suite of highly sensitive analytical devices and materials, leveraging techniques such as electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, electrochemiluminescence, colorimetry, and microfluidics. These innovations have found practical applications across biomedicine, drug development, pharmaceutical quality control, food safety, and environmental monitoring. With a prolific scholarly output and numerous national invention patents, Prof. Li is recognized as a visionary leader in the field of biochemical analysis.
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Education
Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li built a strong academic foundation by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Shihezi University, followed by a Master of Science from Xi’an Jiaotong University. She then pursued doctoral studies at a university in Germany, where the Ph.D. laid the groundwork for her future research career. Currently, as an independent principal investigator at Harbin Institute of Technology in Shenzhen, Prof. Li leverages her diverse educational background to lead innovative work in biochemical analysis and analytical device development.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li currently leads an independent research group as a Principal Investigator at Harbin Institute of Technology in Shenzhen, where the work focuses on pioneering analytical devices and materials for biochemical and clinical applications. This position reflects a sustained commitment to bridging material science with real-world healthcare needs. Previously, the academic journey included international doctoral training in Germany—an experience that enriched the foundational skills guiding the current research trajectory. The research program emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, translating core expertise in electrochemistry, microfluidics, and related technologies into tools for industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, and food safety, showcasing a strong blend of academic leadership and applied research.
Research Interests
Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li specializes in the development of high-performance analytical platforms, spanning chem/bio-sensors and soft, bio-integrated electronic devices. The research focuses on leveraging advanced techniques such as electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, electrochemiluminescence, colorimetry, and microfluidics to create sensitive, selective, and rapid diagnostic tools. These innovations have practical applications across diverse areas including biomedicine, environmental monitoring, food safety, drug screening, and toxicity assessment demonstrating a strong emphasis on translational science and real-world impact.
Publications
Prolonged monitoring and risk management of hyperuricemia using interference-resistant wearable bioelectronics
Cited: 4
Enhanced chemiluminescence of luminol via In2S3/MXene composite as a novel Co-reactant accelerator for UV-filter Benzophenone-3 determination
Cited: 1
Integrated Microneedles and Hydrogel Biosensor Platform: Toward a Diagnostic Device for Collection and Dual-Mode Sensing of Monkeypox Virus A29 Protein
Cited: 3
Microneedle-Based Electrochemical Array Patch for Ultra-Antifouling and Ultra-Anti-Interference Monitoring of Subcutaneous Oxygen
Cited: 2
Exonuclease III/Cas12a Cascade Amplification Strategy and Smartphone-Based Portable Fluorescence Detector to Repurpose the Commercial AFP Strip for the POCT of Multiple RNAs
Cited: 6
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Yingchun Li’s exemplary research record, innovative contributions in biosensing and analytical technologies, and consistent recognition through prestigious honors position her as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work addresses critical global challenges with advanced, practical solutions, embodying the qualities of a visionary scientist whose contributions have significant and lasting impact.