Jie Chao | DNA Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jie Chao | DNA Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Jie Chao is a leading researcher in DNA nanotechnology and biomedical diagnostics. She earned her PhD from Nanjing University and currently serves as the Director of the National Key Laboratory of Biological Intelligent Materials and Diagnosis & Treatment Technologies and Dean of Portland College at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications. She has pioneered intelligent DNA nanodevices for precise disease diagnosis and targeted therapy, introducing novel concepts such as “pattern recognition” molecular sensing and “logical decision-making” diagnostics. With 149 SCI publications and multiple national research projects, she is a recipient of the National Excellent Young Scientist Fund and Jiangsu Province Outstanding Youth Fund.

Prof. Jie Chao | Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications | China

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🎓Education

  • Prof. Jie Chao received her PhD degree from Nanjing University, where she developed a strong foundation in nanotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical engineering. Her academic journey has been marked by a dedication to advancing DNA nanodevices and their applications in precision medicine.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Currently serving as a Professor at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Prof. Jie Chao holds several key leadership positions. She is the Director of the National Key Laboratory of Biological Intelligent Materials and Diagnosis & Treatment Technologies (Fostering Construction Site) and the Dean of the Portland College at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications. With extensive experience in research and innovation, she has pioneered the concepts of “pattern recognition” molecular sensing and “logical decision-making” intelligent diagnosis and therapy, contributing significantly to the field of biomedical engineering.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Prof. Chao has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to science and technology. She is a recipient of the National Excellent Young Scientist Fund and the Jiangsu Province Outstanding Youth Fund. Her groundbreaking research has been extensively featured in prestigious international journals, underscoring her impact on the scientific community.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Her expertise lies in DNA nanotechnology, chemical and biological sensing, molecular diagnostics, targeted therapy, and intelligent biomedical devices. She specializes in designing and assembling programmable DNA nanodevices with precise structures and functions, enabling advanced applications in disease detection and treatment. Her work integrates molecular self-adaptation and self-driving mechanisms, pushing the boundaries of intelligent medical diagnostics.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Prof. Chao’s research is centered on developing innovative in vitro diagnostic techniques and targeted therapeutic strategies for major diseases. She has made significant advancements in constructing dynamic DNA nanodevices with hierarchical assembly methods, enabling deep molecular search and parallel computation at the single-molecule level. Her pioneering strategies in pattern recognition and intelligent decision-making in DNA nanodevices have led to a deeper understanding of biological recognition mechanisms, opening new possibilities for precise medical diagnostics and treatment. Her groundbreaking studies have been published in top-tier journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Chemistry, Science Advances, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, and ACS Nano, cementing her position as a leader in the field of DNA nanotechnology.

🌎Conclusion

  • Prof. Jie Chao is an exemplary scientist whose research has significantly advanced DNA nanotechnology, biomedical diagnostics, and intelligent disease therapy. Her ability to combine interdisciplinary knowledge with innovative methodologies has led to groundbreaking discoveries with global impact. With an outstanding track record in research, innovation, leadership, and academic contributions, she is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her pioneering work not only contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge but also has profound implications for improving medical diagnostics and treatment worldwide

📖Publications

  • Artificial molecular communication network based on DNA nanostructures recognition
    Authors: J. Wang, M. Xie, L. Ouyang, C. Fan, J. Chao
    Journal: Nature Communications, 2025

  •  Parameter Pool-Assisted Centrifugation Sorter for Multiscale Higher-Order DNA Nanomaterials
    Authors: L. Ouyang, J. Wang, B. Liu, C. Fan, J. Chao
    Journal: ACS Nano, 2025

  • The enhancing effect of DNA tetrahedron-based lactoferrin as an assembled adjuvant in immunotherapy
    Authors: M. Xu, T. Zhou, B. Yang, D. Zhu, L. Weng
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025

  •  Non-discriminating engineered masking of immuno-evasive ligands on tumour-derived extracellular vesicles enhances tumour vaccination outcomes
    Authors: X. Ding, J. Zhang, S. Wan, D.T. Leong, L. Wang
    Journal: Nature Nanotechnology, 2025

  • Non-enzymatic aptazyme-driven autonomous DNA circuits coupled with three-junction CHA for amplified live-cell ATP imaging
    Authors: D. Zhu, Y. Hu, Y. Xia, S. Su, L. Wang
    Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2024