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Dr. Hang Liu is a passionate biomedical researcher dedicated to bridging 3D bioprinting and biomaterials innovation with translational cell therapies. His research develops designer biomaterial platforms for (1) cell-based therapeutics and (2) 3D disease models for high-throughput drug screening. By integrating principles from materials science, mechanobiology, and high-precision manufacturing, his work addresses critical challenges in regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical development.
Dr. Liu’s multidisciplinary approach stems from training across science (PhD, NUS), cell biology (Postdoc, A*STAR IMCB), and clinical collaboration (Postdoc, School of Medicine, NUS). He has contributed to 21 peer-reviewed publications and secured funding as principal investigator from NUS Medicine and Merck Singapore. His lab welcomes students passionate about 3D cell culture, stem cell therapies, and bioactive molecules aimed at improving human health.
刘航博士致力于生物医学交叉领域研究,聚焦于融合3D打印技术、生物材料创新与临床细胞治疗,以推动再生医学与药物研发的突破。他的研究围绕新型生物材料平台构建展开,主要聚焦两大方向:(1)发展基于材料的细胞治疗新技术;(2)建立用于高通量药物筛选的三维疾病模型。通过整合材料科学、力学生物学与精密制造技术,其工作旨在应对组织再生与新药发现中的关键挑战。
刘博士拥有多元化的学术背景:在新加坡国立大学获得博士学位后,他先后于新加坡科技研究局分子细胞生物学研究所从事细胞生物学研究,以及在新加坡国立大学医学院开展临床转化方向的博士后工作。目前,他已发表学术论文22篇,并作为项目负责人获得新加坡国立大学医学院及默克新加坡的科研资助。此外,他还担任 International Journal of Bioprinting(JCR Q1)的青年编委,并担任 Journal of Functional Biomaterials(JCR Q1)的客座编辑。他的实验室诚邀对细胞治疗、三维细胞培养、生物活性分子与人类健康等领域感兴趣的研究人员和学生加入。
Experience
2025-present, Assistant Professor, Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2025-present, Honorary XJTLU Asscociate, The University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
2023-2025, Research Fellow, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
2023-2025, Adjunct Research Fellow, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
2018-2019, Research Engineer, Suzhou Kosmode Biotechology Pte Ltd, Suzhou China
Awards and honours
- 1st Prize of Poster Presentation, NUHS Scientific & Innovation Summit 2024
- Silver Award of Student Paper Contest, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society – Asia Pacific Chapter (TERMIS-AP).
- Lab Safety Award for Excellence, NUS Safety Committee.
- NUS Research Scholarship, NUS & Singapore Ministry of Education.
- Nanyang Technological University-Tuition Grant, Singapore Ministry of Education.
- Outstanding Student (University Appraisal), XJTLU.
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), XJTLU.
Research interests
- Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- 3D Printing and 3D Cell Culture for Biomedical Applications
- Bioactive Food Constituents for Enhancing Human Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, National University of Singapore
Award Date: 30 Apr 2023
Master, Nanyang Technological University
Award Date: 30 Jun 2018
Bachelor, First Class Honors, The University of Liverpool
Award Date: 27 Jul 2016
Bachelor, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Award Date: 13 Jul 2016
External positions
Honorary XJTLU Asscociate, The University of Liverpool
May 2025 → …
Research areas
- Biomaterials
- Regenerative Medicine
- 3D Printing
- Retina
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- RE Ophthalmology
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
- QD Chemistry
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Plant Protein-Based Biodegradable Scaffolds for Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cell Therapy
Liu, H. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Internal Research Project
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Development of a biodegradable smooth-surface microcarrier for retinal pigment epithelial cell expansion and maturation
Liu, Z., Wong, D. S. L., Parikh, B. H., Li, J., Al-Mubaarak, A., Liu, H., Yang, B., Bhargava, M., Li, Z., Loh, X. J. & Su, X., Apr 2026, In: Biomaterials. 327, 123742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a biodegradable smooth-surface microcarrier for retinal pigment epithelium cell expansion and differentiation
Liu, Z., Wong, D. S. L., Parikh, B., Liu, H. & Su, X., 30 Jun 2025, In: Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 66, 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Functional scaffolds design strategies for retinal repair and regeneration
Chee, P. L., Hao, M., Liu, G., Yew, P. Y. M., Kim, E., Liu, H., Sathasivam, T., Xu, G., Liu, Z. & Kai, D., Dec 2025, In: Materials Today Bio. 35, 102283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Metabolic and protein expression responses of Shewanella baltica in golden pomfret broths to slightly acidic electrolysed water
Lou, X., Shu, W., Wang, L. C., Lim, Y. T., Zhao, T., Liu, H., Sobota, R. M. & Yang, H., 1 Jan 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 462, 140991.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Single-cell-pore-sized 3D printed scaffolds for retinal pigment epithelial cell therapy
Liu, H., Wong, D. S. L., Parikh, B. H., Hao, M., Tan, Q. S. W., Chee, P. L., Lou, X., Kai, D., Lingam, G., Huang, D., Su, X. & Liu, Z., Nov 2025, In: Acta Biomaterialia. 207, p. 294-310 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Advances of 3D printing and its application in ophthalmology
Liu, H. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Biological Procedures Online (Journal)
Liu, H. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Biomaterials Advances (Journal)
Liu, H. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Liu, H. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials (Journal)
Liu, H. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review