Prof Ning has been deeply involved in research on orthopedic and dental biomaterials, surface modification of medical biomaterials, and the compatibility of biomaterials with cells, tissues, and blood. He has led and contributed to numerous flagship projects, including the 973 Plan, the 863 Program, National Key Projects, and some research-industry initiatives in Guangdong.
Prof Ning has published 93 SCI papers in prestigious journals such as Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Progress in Polymer Science, NPG Asia Materials, Materials Today, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Theranostics. He is also the author of the monograph Electro-active Biomaterials. Additionally, he holds 23 national patents and has been awarded two first prizes and three second prizes at the ministerial and provincial levels in China.