Boxuan Wu

Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute

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Boxuan Wu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomaterials and sustainable technology, with a primary focus on engineering natural and recombinant silks for next-generation biodevices. Their most cited work, "Engineering Natural and Recombinant Silks for Sustainable Biodevices" (2022, 20 citations), has made a significant impact by demonstrating how silk fibroin—a structural protein from silkworm silks—can be harnessed to create materials with exceptional mechanical strength, toughness, optical transparency, and tailorable biodegradability. Wu’s major contribution lies in advancing the design of silk-based platforms that combine these extraordinary physical and biological properties with inherent biocompatibility, offering a sustainable alternative for biomedical and electronic applications. By bridging material science and bioengineering, their research has opened new pathways for eco-friendly, implantable devices and sensors. This notable work underscores Wu’s role in shaping the future of green biotechnologies, inspiring students and researchers to explore protein-based solutions for global sustainability challenges.