Principal Investigator
Prof. Dr. Ching An Peng
Prof. Dr. Ching-An Peng is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho with a research focus on bioengineering, particularly extracellular vesicle (EVs) engineering, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. His work includes developing new methods for isolating and purifying EVs from both plants and mammalian cells, with applications in cancer therapeutics, drug delivery, and agricultural innovation.
Publications
InactivationofSARS-CoV‑2SpikeProteinPseudotypedVirus InfectionUsingACE2-TetheredGoldNanorodsunderNear-Infrared Laser Irradiation.https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsanm.2c04275
Extracellular vesicles isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana leaves reveal characteristics of mammalian exosomes.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00709-024-01954-x
Eradication of Cancer Cells Using Doxifluridine and Mesenchymal Stem Cells Expressing Thymidine Phosphorylase. https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/11/12/1194
150+
Research Papers Published
50
Global Collaborations
30+
Years of Experience
About Ching-An Peng Lab
Prof. Dr. Ching-An Peng is a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho and a leading expert in extracellular vesicle engineering, stem cell-based therapeutics, and drug/gene delivery. With over 30 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Peng’s interdisciplinary work bridges chemical engineering, regenerative medicine, and nanobiotechnology. His research has pioneered advancements in gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) manipulation, and immune-evasive delivery systems using CD47 ligands and functionalized nanoparticles.
Research Highlights
Explore our notable contributions to microbiological science.
Cutting-Edge Research
Our lab focuses on innovative methodologies that push the boundaries of microbiological science.
Diverse Projects
Engaging in a variety of projects aimed at understanding microbial behaviors and interactions.
Community Collaboration
Working alongside industry leaders and academic institutions to foster knowledge exchange.
Publication Excellence
Contributing to authoritative journals, ensuring our research is recognized globally.
Team
Sharjeel Jokhio
I am Ph.D. student working on isolation of extracellular vesicles (EVs).
Mahima Dhakal
My research focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS, and PALS to determine their optical properties, particle size, and surface charge.
Smriti Kunwar
I am developing silver nanoparticles through eco-friendly, plant-based synthesis methods. Plant extracts act as natural reducers and stabilizers, while UV–Vis, DLS, and PALS techniques are employed to characterize their optical behavior, size, and surface charge.
Robi
Conventional enzymatic methods for harvesting cells, such as trypsinization, can damage the extracellular matrix and compromise the viability and regenerative potential of anchorage-dependent stem cells. My project seeks to optimize a Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-grafted polydopamine (PNIPAAm-g-PDA) surface, a temperature-responsive platform capable of detaching cells simply by tuning the temperature.
Alumni
Ian Peng
In Dr. Peng’s laboratory, I explored the use of functionalized nanomaterials to deactivate COVID-19 virus surrogates and purify extracellular vesicles (EVs) for biomedical applications.
Currently, I am developing novel alternative methods (NAMs) for tissue modeling by integrating microfluidic systems and biomaterial-based platforms.
Dr. Ammar Tarar, Ph.D.
During my PhD at Dr. Peng’s lab, I worked on the in situ generation of allyl isothiocyanate from sinigrin using myrosinase for Antineoplastic applications. I also conducted research on antibody-guided lentiviral delivery of therapeutic genes to cancer cells, aimed at achieving targeted gene therapy. Currently, I am working as a Scientist II at WuXi Biologics in Boston, MA.
Dr. Esmael Alyami, Ph.D.
In Dr. Peng's lab, I worked on project engineering biomimetic protein–coated viral vectors to achieve phagocytosis resistance and anti-inflammatory effects. Currently, I am working as Assistant Professor at Saudi University.
Contact us
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E-mail: capeng@uidaho.edu
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