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Tel +64 3 479 5214
Email yanfang.wu@otago.ac.nz
Google Scholar: Yanfang Wu
Location: Science II, 5n2

Professional background

  • 2024–present, Lecturer, University of Otago
  • 2018–2024, Research Associate, UNSW Sydney
  • 2015–2018, PhD, UNSW Sydney

Research interests

Measurement science is a foundation of innovation, underpinning advancements in many emerging and existing scientific fields. My research focuses on developing and applying biosensors to address both fundamental and applied problems in chemistry and biochemistry.

My research interests are primarily in the development of new biosensors and sensing technologies for applications in health testing, food analysis and pollutant monitoring. I also explore fundamental topics, such as electron transfer, bio-nano interactions, single molecule science, and colloid and surface chemistry

Research areas

  • Bioelectronic systems: developing advanced platforms for disease diagnosis
  • Single-molecule sensors: enabling quantitative analysis with high accuracy
  • Nano-electrochemistry: investigating electrochemical phenomena at the nanoscale
  • Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensors: creating highly sensitive and selective detection systems
  • Micro-/nano-fabrication: innovating interfaces, sensors, and devices
  • Paper-based analytical sensors: making portable systems for onsite testing

Publications

Han, L., Tian, Y., Yin, Y., Mou, Y., Chen, D., Guo, Y., … Wu, Y. (2026). Ratiometric fluorescent sensor for the detection of kanamycin and doxycycline. Microchemical Journal, 226, 118432. doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2026.118432 Journal - Research Article

Rafiq, M., Lu, B., Matteini, P., Wu, Y., Hwang, B., & Lim, S. (2026). First-principles investigation of glucose adsorption and sensing-related electronic modulation on Ti3C2O2 MXene. Micromachines, 17, 489. doi: 10.3390/mi17040489 Journal - Research Article

Suryaprabha, T., Choi, C., Wu, Y., Liu, L., & Hwang, B. (2026). Smart wearable and implantable biosensors for continuous health monitoring: Materials, biocompatibility, and AI integration. npj Flexible Electronics, 10(1), 46. doi: 10.1038/s41528-026-00560-6 Journal - Research Other

Zhang, W., Han, L., Yin, Y., Mou, Y., Tian, Y., Sun, Z., Wu, Y., … Li, F. (2026). Dual signal amplification-based lateral flow strip for rapid and sensitive detection of streptomycin in milk. Food Bioscience, 79, 108646. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2026.108646 Journal - Research Article

Gong, Y., Wang, M., Chen, M., Lin, A., Qian, Z., Wu, Y., … Chen, X. (2026). SERS platform based on Cu-reduced graphene oxide-Au@Ag hollow nanoshells-Au nanostars for the ultra-sensitive and simultaneous detection of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol. Food Chemistry, 512, 148922. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148922 Journal - Research Article

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