Dr Hanbang Zou

I am a dedicated microfluidic engineer and researcher, originally, from Tianjin, China, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, specializing in the application of microfluidics within interdisciplinary research contexts. I obtained my Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from Monash University and Central South University (joint program) in March 2017. I completed my PhD at Monash University in February 2021, with my thesis titled, "Microfluidic Platforms For Analysing The Development Of Miscibility". 

 

At Lund University, my work involves close collaboration with experts in biology, physics, and engineering, allowing me to bridge the gap between these diverse fields.

I developed artificial porous media that mimic oil reservoirs, soil structures, and cement concrete pore networks. These models provide a unique visualization window for the analysis of physical chemistry and the morphological characterization of microbial communities. As a crucial member of the Soil Chip team led by Edith Hammer, I take on the responsibility of designing and fabricating microfluidic devices, leveraging deep learning techniques to analyze soil bacterial communities efficiently. My particular focus lies in understanding the capacity of microorganisms to exploit spatial resources across various resource distribution levels, taking into account both initial ecophysiological conditions and interactions within the microbial community.​

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