He Xian specializes in synthesizing novel sorbents for PFAS removal from contaminated sources
He Xian obtained his Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Queensland (UQ) in early 2025. His research experience includes the synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications in biomolecule delivery. He is currently a PhD student under the supervision of A/Prof Cheng Zhang, Dr Xiao Tan and Prof. Kristofer Thurecht, focusing on the development of novel polymeric sorbents for PFAS removal.
Key Publications
He Xian, Xuemei Li, Cheng Zhang; Rethinking sustainable pathways for PFAS; Nature Chemistry 2026
He Xian, Yue Wang*, Chengzhong Yu*, et al.; CaClOH-Modified Silica Nanoparticles for mRNA Delivery; Nano Letters 2025
He Xian, Yue Zhang, Chengzhong Yu*, Yue Wang*; Nanobiotechnology-enabled mRNA stabilization; Pharmaceutics 2023
Yiqing Wang, Yutong Zhu, He Xian, Cheng Zhang*, et al.; Amphiphilic Fluorinated Block Copolymer Additives for Ultrastable Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries
Shevanuja Theivendran, He Xian, Chengzhong Yu*, et al.; A pioglitazone nanoformulation designed for cancer-associated fibroblast reprogramming and cancer treatment; Nano Letters 2024