Dr Lingcong Meng

Lecturer in Bioanalytical/Biophysical Chemistry

Contact details

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Room 261
University of Edinburgh
Joseph Black Building
David Brewster Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3FJ

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Biography

Background

Dr. Lingcong Meng is a Lecturer in Bioanalytical and Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. 

Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry, University of Warwick (2016)

Undergraduate teaching

BC1B: Bioelectrochemistry;

Supervision of BSc, 4P and 5P project;

Postgraduate teaching

PGT: Analytical Electrochemistry;

PGT: Biosensors

Open to PhD supervision enquiries?

Yes

Areas of interest for supervision

More details can be found in the Meng group Website.

Research summary

Research Overview

Our research focuses on understanding electron and ion transfer processes at interfaces using a broad range of electrochemical, microscopic, and spectroscopic techniques. In particular, our main interests lie in two areas: the development of new materials for electrocatalysis and sustainability, and the design of biosensors for medical applications.

We are especially interested in:

  • New materials for electrocatalysis and sustainability Developing advanced functional materials for electrocatalysis and electrosynthesis, with an emphasis on sustainable chemical and energy-related applications.

  • Biosensors for medical applications Designing nanoelectrode- and nanopore-based biosensing platforms for biomedical use, including sensitive detection and analysis of biologically relevant molecules and processes.

Our work also includes surface functionalisation and the study of biological redox processes at the nanoscale, helping to bridge fundamental electrochemistry with practical healthcare and sustainability challenges.

Current research interests

  • Nanoelectrodes for single-cell investigation

Developing nanoelectrode platforms to probe electrochemical processes at the single-cell level, with a particular focus on neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Nanopipettes for extracellular vesicles and cancer-related biomarkers

Designing nanopipette-based analytical platforms for the detection and analysis of extracellular vesicles and biomarkers relevant to cancer diagnostics.

  • Electrochemical sensors for soil nutrient monitoring

Developing electrochemical sensing technologies for rapid and sensitive monitoring of soil nutrients to support sustainable agriculture and environmental management.

Publication list can be found in ‪Lingcong Meng‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬

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