Prof. Shirley Tang
Professor,
Department of Chemistry
Contact Information
Email: tangxw@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 x38037
Location: QNC 4618
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Tang Nanotechnology Lab is an interdisciplinary team of engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing research in biofabrication, nanomaterials, biosensing, and intelligent healthcare technologies. The lab specializes in three-dimensional stereolithography (3D SLA) printing of biomedical products, including microfluidic devices and biomimetic structures. We work on novel nanomaterials and advanced material discovery for electrochemical and portable biosensors, with the goal of developing accessible, accurate, and real-time healthcare solutions with broad societal impact. Our research also focuses on innovative medical diagnostic technologies, wearable sensors, multimodal data analysis, smart sensing systems, targeted drug delivery platforms, and user-centered intelligent designs for next-generation ambulatory healthcare applications. Through the integration of advanced engineering, materials science, and biomedical innovation, the lab aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical healthcare solutions.
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News
Recent Paper: Patient-specific hard contact lenses fabricated by vat photopolymerization printing and non-contact fluidization coating
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research in Materials & Design.
This work was authored by Sayan Ganguly, Astrid Stinson, Fatemeh Parniani, and Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang.
Welcoming Visiting PhD Student Jiaying Liao
We are delighted to welcome Jiaying Liao to the Tang Nanotechnology Lab at the University of Waterloo as a visiting PhD student from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Welcoming Sophie Qu to the Tang Nanotechnology Lab
It’s a pleasure to welcome undergraduate student Sophie Qu to the Tang Nanotechnology Lab as a researcher.
Pei Li defends PhD
Congratulations to Pei Li on the successful defence of his PhD thesis in June 2026.
Thesis Title: Development of Nanozyme and Nanozyme-Enhanced Electrodes for Electrochemical Lactate Sensing. We celebrate this important achievement and wish Pei all the best in his future endeavors.
Recent Paper: Microfluidic patch integrated with cobalt oxide/cobalt phosphate nanozyme for electrochemical lactate sensing at neutral pH
We are excited to announce that our latest research has been accepted for publication in Talanta.
This work was led by our group members Pei Li, Ethan K. Piercey, Sayan Ganguly, Kenneth D. Harris, and Abebaw B. Jemere, under the mentorship of Xiaowu Shirley Tang.
Recent Paper: Microfluidic-Based In Situ Synthesis of Magneto-Responsive Microcarrier Hydrogel Beads and Their Cell Seeding Applications
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research in ACS Applied Bio Materials.
This work was authored by Sayan Ganguly, Fatemeh Parniani, Li Yan Wong, and Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang.
