Rate My Professor Zhiqiang Cao

Cao’s research specializes in zwitterionic materials for biomedical engineering applications, including medical implants, drug delivery for diabetes treatment, and antimicrobial surfaces. He received the 2016 NIH NIDDK Type 1 Diabetes Pathfinder Award. Select key publications include “Zwitterionic micelles efficiently deliver oral insulin without opening tight junctions” (Nature Nanotechnology, 2020), “An injectable and biodegradable zwitterionic gel for extending the longevity and performance of insulin infusion catheters” (Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2023), “Fouling-resistant zwitterionic polymers for complete prevention of postoperative adhesion” (PNAS, 2020), “Recent advances in oral insulin delivery technologies” (Journal of Controlled Release, 2024), and book chapters such as “Smart Biomaterials for Cell Encapsulation” (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017). His contributions have advanced anti-fouling technologies, insulin delivery innovations, and postoperative adhesion prevention, influencing diabetes management and biomaterial design.