Weikang Hu

Southern University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong

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Weikang Hu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, nanotechnology, and cellular biology. His work centers on developing automated, minimally invasive tools for single-cell analysis, with a particular focus on intracellular sensing and biopsy. Hu’s major contributions include the creation of a robotic system for label-free intracellular electrochemical sensing in adherent cells, a breakthrough that enables precise, real-time observation of biochemical processes without the need for skilled manual operation. His most-cited paper (2022, 43 citations) demonstrates how nanopipette-based robotic sensing can reveal cellular heterogeneity, offering new avenues for early disease diagnosis. More recently, Hu introduced a label-free robotic mitochondrial biopsy technique (2025, 5 citations), overcoming the photodamage and cytotoxicity associated with fluorescent labeling. This innovation allows for precise, minimally invasive extraction of mitochondria, preserving cell viability for downstream analyses. By automating complex intracellular operations, Hu’s work is advancing the frontiers of precision medicine and single-cell biology, providing researchers with powerful tools to investigate disease progression at an unprecedented resolution.