Luoyang Polytechnic, China
Dr. Weikai Zhang is a dedicated biomedical engineering researcher whose work centers on advancing single-cell technologies for improved antibody discovery and biomedical applications. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the School of Life Science at the Beijing Institute of Technology, preceded by a Master’s degree from Henan University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Xinyang Agricultural College. His academic journey included extensive joint master’s and doctoral research at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, where he investigated nanobiological effects and safety. Earlier in his career, he contributed as a technician in the Antibody Engineering Laboratory at the National Protein Science Center in Beijing, gaining foundational expertise in protein science and antibody development. Currently, he serves as a Lecturer and Deputy Director of the Key Engineering Technology Research Center for Immune Technology Biological Materials Preparation in Henan Province. His research focuses on designing and developing microfluidic chips for single-cell analysis, improving throughput and screening efficiency, and enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic antibody development. Recognized for his scientific contributions, he has received multiple honors, including youth talent awards and innovation recognitions. Dr. Zhang continues to advance impactful research in biomedical engineering and single-cell technology.
Featured Publications
Zhang, W., Li, Q., Jia, F., Hu, Z., & Wei, Z. (2021). “A microfluidic chip for screening and sequencing of monoclonal antibody at a single-cell level.” Analytical Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.1c00918