Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Research Excellence Award

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | China

Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu is a distinguished bioscientist and biomedical researcher with extensive expertise in pharmacology, GPCR biology, and cell signaling. He is currently a Professor of Biological Sciences at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , where he also serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Suzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Chronic Disease. After completing his BSc and MSc at Zhejiang University, he earned his PhD in Medicine from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on G protein-coupled receptors, a central target in drug discovery. Professor Lu has held prestigious research positions at the UK Medical Research Council, including Tenured Programme Leader at the University of Edinburgh, following a Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship. His research centers on GPCR signaling, NanoBRET technology, neuropeptide receptors, cancer biology, and mRNA methylation regulation. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, holds patented technologies in drug screening, Bio-Inspired Robot Design and supervises postgraduate researchers internationally, including as an honorary professor at the University of Liverpool.

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Dr. Qiang Ziyang | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qiang Ziyang | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital | China

Ziy­ang Qiang is a dedicated urologist and clinical researcher currently serving as an attending urologist at the affiliated hospital of Qinghai University, China, under the supervision of Prof. Guojun Chen. He earned his bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine and later completed a master’s degree in surgery at Ningxia Medical University under Prof. Lianghong MA, where his thesis focused on the effects of the pi3k inhibitor ly294002 on the proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cancer cell line pc-3. He further expanded his research expertise at the University hospital Halle, Germany, under Prof. P. Fornara, working on minimally invasive surgery and its comparison with open surgical procedures. Over the years, he has built a strong academic and clinical foundation, combining research insight with practical surgical experience. His scholarly contributions include several publications in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting growing recognition in the field of urology. According to available databases, Dr. Ziyang Qiang has an h-index of 8, with approximately 490 citations across about 5 documents, highlighting his active engagement in Bio-Inspired Robot Design research. his work bridges clinical innovation and academic inquiry, contributing meaningfully to advancements in urological surgery and evidence-based medical practice.

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Featured Publications

Qiang, Z., Zhang, B., Li, T., Ma, L., Kong, X., & Chen, S. (2025, October). Dysbiotic gut microbiota correlates with altered serum and urinary biomarkers in recurrent calcium oxalate stone patients. International Journal of General Medicine, 18, Article S549804.

Wang, J., Fan, M., Qiang, Z., Ren, H., Chen, H., & Dai, Y. (2025, October 9). Global research trends of robotic-assisted surgery in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery: A bibliometric and visualization analysis based on Web of Science. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Qiang, Z. (2025, October 1). Risk factor analysis and prediction model establishment for urinary incontinence after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 35(10), 1301–1307.

Niu, S., Xia, D., Wang, B., Wang, X., Zhang, Q., Wang, J., Jin, X., Mao, L., Ruan, Y., Wang, H., … Qiang, Z. (2025, April). Real-world effectiveness of rezvilutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy in patients with low-volume, metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: A retrospective multicenter study. Translational Andrology and Urology, 14(4), 239–249.

Zhang, J., He, J., Qiang, Z., Zhang, J., Hao, F., Song, S., Chen, X., Ma, W., & Li, Y. (2024, December 18). Methyltransferase like 13 promotes malignant behaviors of bladder cancer cells through targeting PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Open Life Sciences, 19(12), 981–990.