Sophia Gu
Professor · Faculty of Engineering · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Sophia Gu is Professor at University of New South Wales. Sophia Gu shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ We are looking for highly motivated, intelligent and team-playing students to do their PhD, Master by Philosophy, or Honours project in our group. Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities: Domestic Research Scholarship: https://research.unsw.edu.au/domestic-research-scholarships; International Research Scholarship: https://research.unsw.edu.au/international-research-scholarships; UNSW-China Scholars
Research interests
Zi (Sophia) Gu is a Professor and Head of NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory in the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. After PhD training at The University of Queensland and Cornell University, she was awarded an NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Fellowship, prior to joining UNSW in 2016. Currently, she leads a NanoBiotechnology Research Group working on multidisciplinary research projects that combine the knowledge and skills across material chemistry, biomedical engineering and nanotechnology, and developed several nanoparticle platforms for disease diagnosis and treatment. She has published >100 research papers and filed several patents. Most of these publications are in top tier journals in the fields of Material Science (Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials), Nanotechnology (Advanced Science, Small, Journal of Nanotechnology), Chemistry (Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry of Materials), Biomaterials (Biomaterials), and Pharmaceutical Science (Journal of Controlled Release). She has been awarded several competitive grants and awards and has several academic leadership roles such as international conference chair and an Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Nanotechnology (Springer Nature/BMC) and Associate Editor for the Journal of Nanobiotechnology (Springer Nature/BMC).
nanomedicine, drug delivery, drug development, nanomaterials, biomaterials, two-dimensional materials, drug delivery systems, diagnostic imaging, anticancer, cardiovascular, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, antibacterial, pharmaceutical industry
Frequently asked questions
Is Sophia Gu hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Sophia Gu's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: We are looking for highly motivated, intelligent and team-playing students to do their PhD, Master by Philosophy, or Honours project in our group. Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities: Domestic Rese.
What does Sophia Gu research?
Zi (Sophia) Gu is a Professor and Head of NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory in the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. After PhD training at The University of Queensland and Cornell University, she was awarded an NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Fellowship, prior to joining UNSW in 2016. Curre
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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