Yanzi Zhou

East China University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

248

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About

Yanzi Zhou is a leading figure in the field of smart biomaterials, with a primary focus on the design and biomedical application of stimuli-responsive hydrogels. Her most influential work, the 2021 review "Stimuli‐responsive hydrogels: Fabrication and biomedical applications," has garnered over 248 citations, establishing itself as a cornerstone reference in the field. In this comprehensive study, Zhou masterfully elucidates how these bio-inspired networks—mimicking the extracellular matrix—can be engineered to respond dynamically to environmental triggers such as pH, temperature, and enzymes. Her contributions have significantly advanced the development of cytocompatible and biocompatible hydrogels for targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. By bridging fundamental polymer chemistry with practical biomedical challenges, Zhou has provided a clear roadmap for translating these smart materials from lab bench to clinical applications. Her work not only highlights the immense potential of hydrogels as bio-mimetic platforms but also inspires a new generation of researchers to explore adaptive, responsive systems in healthcare.