Jian Lu

Jian Lu is a Professor in the Department of Physics at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on Biological Physics, Soft Matter Physics, and Biointerfaces, with an emphasis on topics such as peptide self-assembly, biocompatibility, and neutron scattering. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals including Good Health and Well-being, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Affordable and Clean Energy. Lu's research includes studies on antimicrobial peptides, nanoparticle-based drug delivery, and the interaction of biocides with bacterial membranes. He is affiliated with the Biological Physics Group and is part of the Christabel Pankhurst Institute at The University of Manchester.

Jian Ren Lu is a Professor of Biological Physics at the University of Manchester, specializing in Biological Physics, Biomaterials and Biointerfaces, Self-assembly, and Peptide Amphiphiles. Their research explores molecular self-assembly and the applications of designer peptide amphiphiles, with a focus on understanding the structure and composition of surfactant layers at interfaces. Lu's work also investigates membrane-targeting cationic antimicrobial peptides, biopolymers at interfaces, and the physical chemistry of biological interfaces. Additionally, they examine the adsorption behavior of surfactants and their interactions with counterions, as well as the role of amino acid chirality in the handedness of nanostructures formed from amphiphilic peptides. Their research has implications for drug delivery, antimicrobial strategies, and the development of biomaterials.