His research spans materials chemistry, engineering, and biology, focusing on designing functional biomaterials and biosystems for therapeutics, disease modeling, and regenerative medicine. Driven by a passion for innovation, he explores translational energy-saving and 'green' waste-to-resource solutions. His expertise includes theoretical studies of cell-material interactions, such as redox biology, nanotoxicology, and mechanobiology.
Dr. Zheng's research has gained international recognition, and he is frequently featured in news outlets like Channel News Asia and MSN India, as well as in science and technology journals such as Science Daily, Nanowerk, and Asian Scientist. His 60 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious journals like Nature Communications, Chemical Society Reviews, ACS Nano, Small, Nano Letters, Advanced Functional Materials, and Advanced Healthcare Materials have garnered over 3,500 citations and earned him an h-index of 33. The eight patents he holds underscore his significant contributions to the field.