-
Xu Zhang
- Assistant Professor
- Office:
- 333C
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 979-845-8261
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S., Harbin Institute of Technology
- Graduate Education
- M.S., Harbin Institute of Technology
- Ph.D., Ghent University, Belgium
Areas of Expertise
- Synthetic Biology & Genetic Circuits
- Bioelectrochemistry & Extracellular Electron Transfer
- Microbe–Electronics Interfaces
- Functional Biomaterials
Professional Summary
Research Emphasis
Our lab focuses on engineering microbes as living platforms that integrate biology with electronics, advancing bioelectronic devices and functional biomaterials through synthetic biology, electrochemical analytics, and device engineering. At the intersection of biology and electronics, our research includes:
Bioelectronics
- Genetically engineer microbes to detect pollutants, toxins, and pathogens
- Develop deployable bioelectronic sensors for real-world environments
Biomaterials
- Genetic design and create conductive biomaterials
- Functionalize biomaterials to enable environmental remediation