Dr. Siyang Zheng

Biography

Siyang Zheng is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. He conducts research in micro/nano technologies for precision healthcare and the interface of materials and devices in biomedicine. As the principal investigator of the Micro & Nano Integrated Biosystem (MINIBio) Laboratory at CMU, Dr. Zheng has contributed to the development of liquid biopsy technologies for non-invasive cancer diagnosis using nanomaterials and microdevices. His other innovations include biomaterials for cancer therapeutics, methods for protein/peptide enrichment, and implantable pressure sensors. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from California Institute of Technology, an M.S. from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from Tsinghua University. Zheng’s interdisciplinary approach has led to over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications and more than 15 patents or patent applications. His honors include the NIH Director's New Innovator Award and the American Cancer Society’s Research Scholar Award. His research addresses critical biomedical challenges, including cancer diagnostics and therapeutic interventions for various diseases.

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