Ultraviolet radiant energy-dependent functionalization regulates cellular behaviors on TiO2 nanodots2020-06-30Recently, the research team led by Prof. WANG Huiming from the Zhejiang University Stomatology Hospital published their research findings on the photofunctionalization of TiO2 nanodots and its regulating effects on cells in the ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. This study was featured as a cover article of the journal.In this study, the ultraviolet radiant energy (URE)-dependent functio... READ MORE |
Asian Civilizations Project released2020-06-29On June 28, Zhejiang University released its ninth convergence research project, and the first of its kind in humanities and social sciences: the Convergence Research Project of Asian Civilizations, Asian Civilizations Project for short. With the launch of the Project, the university aims to conduct in-depth studies on the value of Asian civilizations, promote integration of its research forces in... READ MORE |
ZJU scholars develop ultrathin devices for programmable and scalable transfer printing2020-06-26On June 18, the research team led by Prof. SONG Jizhou from the Zhejiang University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics presented a simple, cost-effective, yet robust transfer printing technique via a shape-conformal stamp with actively actuated surface microstructures for programmable and scalable transfer printing with remarkable reliability and exceptional efficiency. Their re... READ MORE |
Undergradutes from School of Earth Sciences Won Second Place in COVID-19 Computational Challenge2020-06-24Undergraduate student Jia Pengyue led the team Contemporary Li Shizhen and won the second place of the 2020 COVID-19 Computational Challenge which was jointly organized by the RMDS Lab (Research Methods and Data Science Lab) and the City of Los Angeles. “This challenge has been a way to bring the best ideas from our global community and to focus on how innovation, data and technology can help us ... READ MORE |
Prof. YING Yibin named to the 2020 Class of ASABE Fellows2020-06-22Recently, Prof. YING Yibing from the Zhejiang University College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science has been inducted into the 2020 Class of Fellows with the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for his outstanding contributions to intelligent agro-information sensing equipment and agricultural robots. Prof. YING is the first recipient of this ho... READ MORE |
Excellent works from “Save as”online graduation exhibition (part 2)2020-06-211. Dual-use UV Air Purifier and Sterilizer By LI YanzhangThe widespread need for odor removal and sterilization in the home environment and the new epidemic have also led to an increased focus on home health safety.This graduation design is based on the main function of "odor removal and environmental disinfection" and integrates UV disinfection, negative ions, odor synergistic aro... READ MORE |
Excellent works from “Save as”online graduation exhibition (part 1)2020-06-201. Design of Modular Smart Shelving System for Courier Stations By YANG YaoyingThe courier stations is facing the development bottleneck of the rapid increase in the number of packages and the decline in user experience. The three major elements in the courier station are human, package, and message. The shelf is the core, but it stays in the initial state.Based on this, this design cr... READ MORE |
Save As？This online graduation design exhibition of Zhejiang University is so cool!2020-06-19Recently, a graduation design exhibition called "Save As" opened online. The 45 works on display in the exhibition are divided into three categories: "Creation", "Interaction" and "Experience". These works come from graduates of the Industrial Design Department of the School of Computer Science and Technology of Zhejiang University.Students believe that thei... READ MORE |
Interconnections pattern across earth microbial communities uncovered2020-06-17Most microorganisms do not live in isolation; they thrive in communities with large numbers and develop close interactions that generate increased benefits for the group. They can establish a range of relationships, including mutualism, commensalism, synergism, competition, parasitism and predation. There are two major challenges in sorting out the complex relationships between microorganisms in t... READ MORE |
Recent study offers new insights on a hereditary eye disease2020-06-15On June 9, 2020, the team of Professor Guan Minxin from the School of Medicine, Institute of Genetics of Zhejiang University published the article titled as “PRICKLE3 linked to ATPase biogenesis manifested Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy” in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. In this study, the mutation of the X-linked nuclear modification gene PRICKLE3 was discovered for the... READ MORE |
The 3D replica of Yungang Grottoes now “moveable” around the world2020-06-14On June 12 the exhibit “Grace and Gradeur: Memories of Yungang Grottoes through a century” made its debut at Exhibition Hall 2 and 3 of Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA). More than 100 artifacts from the collections of the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute, including stone sculptures, steles, potteries, and architectural components, are featured. In this exhibition, th... READ MORE |
A plant strengthener found to suppress insect pest populations, increases crop yields2020-06-12The research team led by Prof. LOU Yonggen from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology engaged in groundbreaking research in induced plant defenses for pest control. Their latest research findings are published in the May 20 issue of the journal of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA. When subjected to attack from pests, crops will make specific defense... READ MORE |
Oxygen from engineered algae to treat hypoxic cancer2020-06-11Microalgae, a photosynthetic unicellular microorganism in nature, have been extensively used in biofuels, food, and nutrition. Recently, the research team led by ZHOU Min and SUN Yi from the Institute of Translational Medicine and the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine made groundbreaking discoveries about the role of engineered algae in cancer therapies. Their findings are p... READ MORE |
ZJU climbs to 53 in QS World University Rankings 20212020-06-10Zhejiang University (ZJU) has climbed one place in the QS World University Rankings 2021 released today, ranking 53rd among the 1604 institutions considered globally. Since 2012, ZJU has risen 117 places and has improved on its performance for 8 consecutive years. The latest results position the University in the top five per cent of institutions considered across 93 locations.ZJU’s to... READ MORE |