Xiaoyan Lin

Research Experience: • Single molecule sensing of proteins or DNA using nanopore and other bioanalytical methods • Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using UV-Vis, TEM, SEM and DLS • Studies of protein-drug binding at single molecule level

• DNA synthesis and purification using HPLC, gel electrophoresis • Design of nucleic acid probes for selective and sensitive detection of biomolecules • Graphene or carbon nanoparticles for protection of nucleic acid probes and target-recycle signal amplification • Modification of DNA with fluorophore, quenchers or 2-OMe groups

I was in charge of a research project on irradiated food, where I used HPLC to detect the difference before and after irradiation

I am a PhD candidate in Chemistry, focusing on single molecule detection of proteins. I ranked 1st in Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, and was awarded a prestigious full scholarship -- Imperial College President's Scholarship.

My master research focused on developing novel bioanalytical methods for biomolecules based on functional nucleic acid and signal amplification. I ranked 1st in Analytical Chemistry and obtained the First Prize of Xiamen University for 3 times and the National Postgraduate Scholarship.