Regular biography
Cheng Cao is a Dr Research Associate in the Department of CHEM at The University of New South Wales. His research interests are not specified in the provided information. He is part of the School of Chemistry's directory, which lists various academic and technical staff members. His profile page indicates his role as a Research Associate, but no further details about his specific research areas or achievements are available.
Scholar-generated biography
Cheng Cao's research focuses on proteins, polymer self-assembly, nanoparticle drug delivery, and small angle scattering. His work explores the design and characterization of self-assembled systems for drug delivery, including glycopolymer micelles and nanoparticle-based carriers. Cao investigates how factors such as sugar concentration, polymer architecture, and drug loading content influence the biological activity and cellular uptake of these systems. His studies also examine the interaction between nanoparticles and biological environments, such as the protein corona and its impact on nanoparticle morphology. Additionally, he develops fluorescent probes and evaluates the optical and bioactivity properties of upconverting nanoparticles. His research contributes to the advancement of nanomedicine and the rational design of drug delivery systems.