Hua-Zhong Yu, Simon Fraser University

Research

Electroanalytical chemistry superhydrophobicity quantitative chemical analysis point-of-care diagnosis biochip and biosensor surface and interface analytical spectroscopy microscopic imaging

Latest papers

Quantitative analysis of colorimetric hydrogel/paper mini-disk arrays using a handheld Wi-Fi scanner.
The Analyst · 2026 · senior author
Combining the Pitcher and Lotus Plant: Supericephobic and Superhydrophobic Silicone Films.
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026 · senior author
Clicking Fluorometric Probes on Micropatterned Glass Microfiber Filters for ppb-Level Copper Quantitation.
Analytical chemistry · 2025 · senior author

All 71 publications

Latest funding

Contact angle goniometer for characterizing dynamic wetting and superwettability
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$61,943
Molecular Design of Interfaces and Materials for Sensing
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$69,000
Paper-based microarray device for point-of-need quantitation of contaminants and toxins in plant extracts
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 22 grants and awards

71 publications.

01

Quantitative analysis of colorimetric hydrogel/paper mini-disk arrays using a handheld Wi-Fi scanner.

Qi L, Parittothok P, Sun S, Wongwiwat J, Thipayarat A, Laiwattanapaisal W, Yu HZ

The Analyst2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1039/d6an00255b PMID: 41944506

02

Combining the Pitcher and Lotus Plant: Supericephobic and Superhydrophobic Silicone Films.

Ng CLW, Ham J, Kaur S, Schultz CW, Yu HZ

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202520538 PMID: 41721605

03

Clicking Fluorometric Probes on Micropatterned Glass Microfiber Filters for ppb-Level Copper Quantitation.

Yeganeh Rad L, Leung TY, Yu HZ

Analytical chemistry2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5c04274 PMID: 41041728

04

Microscale quantitation of heavy metals by back-scattering interferometry in conjunction with photothermal effect using a single laser beam.

Zhang X, Chen X, Shi X, Li X, Yu HZ

Talanta2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.127390 PMID: 39721133

05

UV/Ozone-Assisted Covalent Bioconjugation on Graphene Tapes.

Jiang F, Qi L, Li SC, Song G, Ge B, Yu HZ

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c03901 PMID: 39905587

06

Short DNAzymes for Efficient Catalysis of "Click" Reactions in Solution and on Surface.

Leung TY, Qi L, Liu K, Sen D, Yu HZ

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c02314 PMID: 39305250

07

Superhydrophobic Paper Strips with Embedded Agarose-Anthocyanin Mini-Discs for Point-of-Need Quantitative pH Measurements.

Leung M, Zhang L, Li X, Yu HZ

Analytical chemistry2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c04242 PMID: 39300344

08

Platelet-mimicking supramolecular nanomedicine with precisely integrated prodrugs for cascade amplification of synergistic chemotherapy.

Ding YF, Wang Z, Kwong CHT, Zhao Y, Mok GSP, Yu HZ, Wang R

Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.06.015 PMID: 37331605

09

Smartphone-based microplate reader for high-throughput quantitation of disease markers in serum.

Deng R, Chao X, Li H, Li X, Yang Z, Yu HZ

The Analyst2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1039/d2an01571d PMID: 36533656

10

Quantitative pH Determination Based on the Dominant Wavelength Analysis of Commercial Test Strips.

Li H, Wang X, Li X, Yu HZ

Analytical chemistry2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03393 PMID: 34762419

Contact angle goniometer for characterizing dynamic wetting and superwettability

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Yu, Hua-Zhong (Hogan)

Keywords: contact angle goniometer; wettability; surface tension; superhydrophobicity; icephobicity; surface modification; dynamic wetting; biochip fabrication

$61,943

Molecular Design of Interfaces and Materials for Sensing

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Yu, Hua-Zhong (Hogan)

Keywords: quantitative chemical analysis; point-of-care diagnosis; biochip and biosensor; surface and interface; electroanalytical chemistry; analytical spectroscopy; microscopic imaging; supramolecular chemistry; self-assembled monolayers; superhydrophobicity

$69,000

Paper-based microarray device for point-of-need quantitation of contaminants and toxins in plant extracts

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Yu, Hua-Zhong Hogan HZH

Keywords: colorimetry; food contaminations; heavy metals; paper-based microarray chips; pesticides; plant extraction; Point-of-need analytical device; quantitative analysis; toxins

$25,000

Development of ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor for rapid point-of-care Covid-19 detection

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Yu, Hua-Zhong Hogan HZH

Keywords: Covid 19; DNA aptamers; Electroanalytical chemistry; Immunosensors; Modified electrodes; Nanofabrication; PCR tests; Point-of-care diagnostics; Rapid tests

$40,000

Analytical electrochemistry at supramolecular interfaces: structural probing and dynamic sensing

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Yu, Hua-Zhong (Hogan)

$474,000

Request for an upgrade to existing AFM to significantly improve the soft imaging capability and future upgradability

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Bizzotto, Dan

$149,473

Raman Spectrometer System for Materials Characterization

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Leznoff, Daniel

$150,000

Monoclonal antibody-based electronic immunosensor for the determination of aflatoxin B1

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Yu, HuaZhong(Hogan)

$21,150

DNA-based electronic biosensors for the detection of a novel circulating biomarker of early lung cancer

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Yu, HuaZhong(Hogan)

$187,860

Design and construction of portable electronic biosensors for blood-borne biomarker proteins

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Idea to Innovation

Principal investigators: Yu, HuaZhong

$59,850

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Chemistry
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Chemistry
Department of Wood Science

Co-authors at Simon Fraser University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Dipankar Sen

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

12 shared papers, latest 2024

Dan Bizzotto

Chemistry

2 shared papers, latest 2020

Feng Jiang

Department of Wood Science

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Electroanalytical chemistry Dear Professor Yu, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Quantitative analysis of colorimetric hydrogel/paper mini-disk arrays using a handheld Wi-Fi scanner." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Contact angle goniometer for characterizing dynamic wetting and superwettability" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]