Regular biography
Dr Lingcong Meng is a Lecturer in Bioanalytical and Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on understanding electron and ion transfer processes at interfaces using electrochemical, microscopic, and spectroscopic techniques. His work includes the development of new materials for electrocatalysis and sustainability, as well as the design of biosensors for medical applications. Specific interests include nanoelectrodes for single-cell investigation, nanopipettes for extracellular vesicles and cancer-related biomarkers, and electrochemical sensors for soil nutrient monitoring. Dr Meng's research bridges fundamental electrochemistry with practical healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Scholar-generated biography
Dr. Lingcong Meng is a researcher at the University of Edinburgh specializing in electrochemical biosensors, diamond materials, and energy materials. Their work focuses on developing advanced electrochemical sensors for biomedical applications, particularly in the detection of biomolecules such as dopamine and glucose. They have explored the use of boron-doped diamond electrodes for enhanced selectivity and sensitivity in biosensing. Additionally, Dr. Meng has contributed to the study of energy materials, including thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride thin films and electrodeposition techniques for materials like GeSbTe. Their research also involves the fabrication of diamond-based electrodes with unique geometries and the investigation of electrodeposition mechanisms for various materials.