Prof Wen Wang
PhD, CEng, FIMechE, FHEA, FAIMBE, FREng
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Previous Funded Research Projects
Combined LAPS and SICM for multimodal live cell imagingFunding source: EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilStart: 01-09-2018 / End: 28-02-2023 A novel instrument will be developed that will revolutionise the ability to monitor cellular processes and cell communication in polarised cells by simultaneously imaging cells apically and basally. This will provide information about apical cell morphology and basal ion concentrations and electrical signals such as cell surface charge and impedance. |
EPSRC Core Equipment 2020Funding source: EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilStart: 01-11-2020 / End: 30-04-2022 |
Newton International Fellowship 2019: Dynamics of microcapsules in inertial two-phase flowsFunding source: Royal SocietyStart: 01-03-2020 / End: 28-02-2022 Dynamics of microcapsules in inertial two-phase flows |
EPSRC Core Equipment CallFunding source: EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilStart: 13-02-2020 / End: 12-08-2021 |
MSMARTFunding source: Commission of the European CommunityStart: 01-09-2015 / End: 31-08-2018 |
Margination of Microcapsules in Small ArteriesFunding source: Horizon2020 - 658478Start: 03-09-2015 / End: 02-09-2017 The aim of the project is to conduct a systematic study of the effects of system parameters, such as the blood flow condition, the particle shape, size etc on the cross-stream migration and margination of microcapsules in blood flows in small arteries. |
Global Challenges Research FundFunding source: E.P.S.R.C.Start: 20-07-2016 / End: 31-03-2017 |
Newton Research Collaboration ProgrammeFunding source: Royal Academy of EngineeringStart: 15-08-2015 / End: 15-09-2015 |
Previous PhD Studentship Projects
PhD stipend and consumables for Mr S FengFunding source: Zhoukou Tianjiukang Pharmaceutical Co. LtdStart: 01-01-2019 / End: 31-12-2022 |
PhD Scholarship: Miss Xinqing PangFunding source: Shijiazhuang Huiruan Software Technology Co LtdStart: 01-10-2017 / End: 30-09-2021 |
PhD StudentshipFunding source: Taiyuan Tongcheng Delivery LimitedStart: 01-09-2016 / End: 30-09-2020 |
PhD Scholarship: Mr Yuezhou ZhangFunding source: Wuxi Second HospitalStart: 01-10-2017 / End: 30-09-2020 |
PhD Scholarship in Complex NetworksFunding source: Shenzhen Aoxinke Electronics LtdStart: 01-09-2016 / End: 30-09-2020 |
PHD Scholarship in Vascular BioengineeringFunding source: Ju-Nail Technology Co LtdStart: 01-10-2015 / End: 30-11-2019 |
Changes in primary cilia mediate the anti-inflammatory effects of mechanical loadingFunding source: China Scholarship Council (CSC)Start: 29-09-2015 / End: 28-09-2019 This new PhD studentship follows on from our previous work highlighting the importance of primary cilia in inflammation. Here we will examine whether mechanical loading is anti-inflammatory due to its effect on reducing primary cilia length. The study will initially focus on articular cartilage for which IL-1B stimulates cartilage degeneration as seen in osteoarthritis. Previous studies have shown that compressive mechanical loading is anti-inflammatory. Studies have shown that primary cilia are required for inflammatory signalling and are also modulated by mechanical loading. This study aims to identify the effect of mechanical loading on IL-1B induced inflammatory signalling and test the hypothesis that mechanical loading modulates IL-1? signalling by regulating primary cilia length and trafficking. PhD Student: Su Fu |
Biophysical characterization of bleb-based migration in cancer cellsFunding source: China Scholarship Council (CSC)Start: 01-09-2015 / End: 01-09-2019 We aim to characterize how the cytoskeleton and ERM proteins polarize their intracellular localization as main driver for directed bleb-based cell migration in cancer cells |
PhD Scholarship 2Funding source: Wuhuan Automobile Industrial Co LtdStart: 15-09-2014 / End: 14-09-2017 |
The influence of osmotic challenge on chondrocyte mechanicsFunding source: China ScholarshipStart: 30-09-2011 / End: 01-10-2015 This PhD studentship examines the mechanical properties of articular chondrocytes and the influence of osmotic pressure. In particular hypo osmotic challenge results in an increase in cell size and associated changes in cell mechanics. The study involves quantification of cellular mechanics using micropipette aspiration and analytical modelling and investigation of … |
PhD ScholarshipFunding source: Yonghe Anlong Trade Ltd (Beijing)Start: 01-10-2012 / End: 30-09-2015 |
Other Research Projects
Newton International Fellowship 2019: Dynamics of microcapsules in inertial two-phase flowsDynamics of microcapsules in inertial two-phase flows that supports research on the microfluidics involved in capsule migration in small channels. |
Lipid Membranes and PermeationLipid membranes are interfacial systems employed by living organisms to encapsulate cells and organelles, transmit information, transport molecules, and store energy. Lipids also have many industrial applications, for example in the areas of drug design and targeted delivery, nanotechnology, and biofuel production. This project will focus on computer simulations of membrane systems using the molecular dynamics method. Fundamental physical properties will be investigated using state of the art software and high-performance computing facilities. |
Flexible particles in flow: dynamics and applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical industriesFlexible particles (FP) including capsules, vesicles and cells are small droplets enclosed by thin membranes. They are widely found in nature and have numerous applications in food, cosmetic, textile, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries (e.g. drug delivery and release). In many applications FPs are subjected to external flows wherein quantities … |