PEOPLE

 Dr. Mo Yang  Assistant Professor  

 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic   University, (Oct, 2005-current)

 Ph. D, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Riverside            2001-2004   

 M.S. Power Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University  1998-2001

 B.S. Power Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University  1994-1998

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, 2009-current

Reviewers for Journal papers: Langmuir , Journal of microelectromechanical systems,  Biosensors & Bioelectronics, Biomedical Microdevices,  Sensor Letters, Journal of Nanoparticles, Sensors and Actuators A, Advanced Biomaterials. Sensors and Actuators B, Nanoscale, Current Nanoscience.

Member of International Conference Organizing Committee: the second International Symposium on Surface and Interface of Biomaterials, Jan 4-6, 2010, Hong Kong

Panel member of Student Paper Competition Committee of IEEE the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Hong Kong Chapter  

Conference Session Chair, World Congress on Bioengineering 2009, Hong Kong, July 26-29, 2009

Conference Session Chair, the 7th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, Hong Kong., August 2-5, 2007.

AWARDS

2009     “Biosensor for Food Safety”, Gold metal award in Brussels Eureka 2009, also known as the 58th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and Industrial Innovation, 19-21 Nov 2009 (PI)

2009     Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA) student research award (Ph. D student: YU Jinjiang), First prize.

2008，   “Smart Therapy”，Bronze award in IENA International Trade Fair Ideas-Inventions-New Products, Germany, Nov 2008，(Co-I)

EXTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS

1.    “A hydrophilic polymer based microfluidic patch clamp array system for simultaneous multiple cell recording”, RGC General Research Fund Grant (GRF), (PolyU 532611), HK$, 818, 800, 2012-2015, (PI)

2.     "Simultaneous and rapid detection of multiple foodborne pathogens by nanoporous membrane based impedance arrays" RGC General Research Fund Grant (GRF), (PolyU 535809), HK$ 607,000, 2010-2013, (PI)

3.     "An Integrated Microfluidic Chip for Single Cell Electrophysiological Studies within Picoliter Volume", RGC General Research Fund Grant (GRF), (PolyU 531607), HK$ 459,000, 2008-2010, (PI)  

4.  “The Application of Organic Electrochemical Transistor in Cell-based Biosensors for Single-cell Analysis”, RGC General Research Fund Grant (GRF), (PolyU 532210), HK$ 776,000.00, 2011-2014, (Co-I)

INTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS

1.         “A Multipurpose Polymeric Microfluidic Device to Mimic Microenvironment Gradients for Controlling Stem Cell Behaviour”, Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme Fund of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$ 624,000, 2011-2012 (PI)

2.         “A Hydrophilic Polymer Based Microfluidic Patch Clamp Array System for Simultaneous Recording of Multiple Single Cells”, RGC direct allocation fund, HK$ 163,742, 2010-2012 (PI)

3.         “A Polymeric Micro/Nano Substrate for Cellular Mechanics Study”, Joint Supervision with Mainland University Fund of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$ 150,000, 2008-2010 (PI)

4.         “(Olfaction and Taste) Cell-based Biosensors and Its Application in Biomedicine”, Joint Supervision with Mainland University Fund of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$ 150,000, 2006-2007 (PI)

5.         “A New Innovative Digital Bio/Nanoelectronics Sensor System for Single Cell Assays”, Inter-Faculty Central Grant of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$320,000, 2006-2007 (PI);

6.         “A pilot study: Exploring nanofabricated polymeric materials as an innovative platform to probe mechanical response from living cells in miniaturized bioanalytical systems”, Faculty Dean’s Reserve Fund of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK $ 100,000 (PI)

7.         Micro Cell Chip with Nanostructured Membranes for Monitoring Anti-Cancer Drug Induced Apoptosis, RGC direct allocation fund, HK $ 120,000 (PI)

8.         Sensing, Control and Combined Drug-release Electro-Acupuncture Device over Skin, Niche Area Fund, HK $ 3.87 M, 2007-2010 (Co-I)

CONTACT

Biomedical Sensor and Nanotechnology Laboratory             

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering Division

Faculty of Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Kowloon, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 27664946

Fax: (852) 23624365

E_mail: Mo.Yang@polyu.edu.hk

Updated on May 8, 2012