Frank GU, Ph.D.
Director of Institute for Water Innovation
Co-director Self-Driving Lab Formulation, Acceleration Consortium
Professor and NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair in Nanotechnology Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
University of Toronto, 200 College Street
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Biographie/Biography
Frank Gu is the Institute for Water Innovation Director at the University of Toronto, NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair in Nanotechnology Engineering, and Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry. A leading expert in nanotechnology engineering, his research has driven advancements in functional nanomaterials for healthcare and environmental applications. Gu’s research applies nanoscience to industrial challenges, including ocular drug delivery, medical devices, catalysis, and water treatment. His lab pioneered buoyant photocatalysts powered by sunlight for treating industrial wastewater and founded H2nanO Inc. to commercialize eco-friendly water treatment solutions. He has also developed nanomaterials for anterior ocular disease treatment, leading to long-lasting medicated eye drops and collaborations with medical device companies. His current research spans AI-powered nanomedicine formulation, climate-resilient water treatment technologies, and critical mineral recovery from waste. He is also the co-recipient of the 2023 NSERC Brockhouse Prize for Interdisciplinary Research for his work in developing innovative drug delivery vehicles in collaboration with clinicians.
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