Welcome to the Nanomagnetic Biosensors & Devices Group!
Led by Prof. Kai Wu, our interdisciplinary team at the Wu Lab is dedicated to advancing healthcare through the innovative application of magnetic nanomaterials and nanodevices. Our research spans multiple domains, including circuit design, quantum physics, chemistry, biology, and artificial intelligence, all converging to develop cutting-edge solutions for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Our current research focuses on: (1) Magnetic nanomaterials and nanodevices for biomedical applications; (2) Wearable biosensors, magnetic biosensors, optical biosensors; (3) Magnetic particle imaging and magnetic resonance imaging; and (4) AI-assisted healthcare.
We are passionate about translating our scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions. Whether you are a student eager to delve into interdisciplinary research or a collaborator seeking innovative partnerships, we welcome you to explore our work and join us in pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology in medicine.
Latest News
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The collaborative paper led by Drs. Rui He and Wencan Jin, titled “Dilute magnetic impurity-induced effective phonon magnetic moment in Fe-doped monolayer MoS2” is now published in 2D Materials! [Read More]
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New WO Patent Published Online - WO2025188838A1
Prof. Wu’s WO patent “Magnetic flow cytometry with enhanced multiplicity” was published online. See the patent link: WO2025188838A1. This patent idea was conceived at Texas Tech University. -
We Received Funding from the TTU Office of Research Development & Communications!
Our project titled “SMART-MNPs: Smart Magnetic Nanoparticles for MRI-guided and Adaptive Cancer Therapy” has been selected as an awardee for the Research Assistance Program, FY26, by the TTU Office of Research Development & Communications. [Read More] -
Congratulations to Shahriar on Advancing to PhD Candidacy!
Congratulations to Shahriar for successfully passing his PhD qualifying exam with his proposal titled “Magnetic Nanoparticles for Theranostic Applications.” He is now officially a PhD candidate—a major milestone in his doctoral journey. We look forward to his continued contributions and achievements ahead. [Read More] -
We Are Funded by NIH NIGMS to Develop 3D Printed Magnetic Sensors!
Our lab has been awarded a four-year, $588,371 research grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R16GM158539. [Read More]
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