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ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6365-8825
Scopus Author ID: 57016366300
ResearcherID: A-5337-2011
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Biography
Ir Prof. Anderson Ho Cheung SHUM received his Ph.D. and S.M. degrees in Applied Physics from Harvard University and B.S.E. degree (summa cum laude) in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. He is currently Vice-President (Research) and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU). Previously, he served as Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation) (2021-2024), Full Professor (Tenured) (2019-2024), Associate Head (2020-2021) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Assistant Dean (2018-2020) in the Faculty of Engineering at University of Hong Kong (HKU). His research interests include aqueous two-phase systems, emulsions, biomicrofluidics, biomedical engineering, and soft matter.
Prof. Shum is highly recognized for his pioneering contributions, receiving international scientific honors including but not limited to: The 15th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE, 2024), Awardee of RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS, 2024), Gold Medal and International Special Award in 8th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN, 2023), Gold Medal in 48th International Exhibition of Inventions (Geneva, Switzerland, 2023), the inaugural Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES, 2023), NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Fund (2019), IEEE Nanomed New Innovator (2018), HKU Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2016-17), HKU Research Output Prize (2017), and Early Career Award by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (2012). First in Hong Kong, Prof. Shum has been selected as Global Young Academy Member (since 2021).
He was also selected as Young Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (2024); Fellows of the International Association of Advanced Materials (FIAAM, 2023), Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (FHKIE, 2023), Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, 2017); Awardee of Croucher Senior Research Fellowship (2020); and as President (since 2021) and Founding Member (since 2018) of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences. He currently serves as Editor-at-large for Droplet by Wiley; Editorial Board Members for Scientific Reports (Springer Nature), and Colloids and Interfaces by MDPI AG; as well as Editorial Advisory Board Member for Lab-on-a-Chip (RSC) and Associate Editor for Biomicrofluidics (American Institute of Physics).
Research Interests/Areas
All-aqueous Systems
Bio- & Optomicrofluidics
Clinical Application
Electro-microfluidics
Fluid Dynamics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Applied Physics, Harvard University, USA
Nov 2010
SM, Applied Physics, Harvard University, USA
Jun 2007
BSE, Chemical Engineering, summa cum laude, Princeton University, USA
Jun 2005
Study abroad at Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London, UK
2002 → 2003
Experiences and Professional Affiliations
Member, International Science Council (ISC) Nominations and Elections Committee
2024 → 2028
Young Fellow, Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES)
2024
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
2023
Fellow, International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM)
2023
Member, Global Young Academy (GYA), First in Hong Kong
2021
Member, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
2018
Founding Member, Hong Kong Young Academy of Science (YASHK)
2018
Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
2017
Senior Manager, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
2011
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Research output
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Evolution Driven Microscale Combinatorial Chemistry in Intracellular Mimicking Droplets to Engineer Thermostable RNA for Cellular Imaging
Kinghorn, A. B. (Co-first Author), Guo, W. (Co-first Author), Wang, L., Tang, M. Y. H., Wang, F., Shiu, S.C.-C., Lau, K. K., Jinata, C., Poonam, A. D., Shum, H. C. & Tanner, J. A., 5 Mar 2025, In: Small. 21, 9, 2409911.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile30 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars) -
Gum-on-a-Chip Exploring Host-Microbe Interactions: Periodontal Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
Hu, Q., Acharya, A., Shum, H. C., Leung, W. K. & Pelekos, G., 2025, In: Journal of Tissue Engineering. 16, 16 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)8 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars) -
双水相微流控技术研究进展
Translated title of the contribution :Advances in aqueous two-phase microfluidic technology Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Acoustic-fluorescence-activated-cell sorter for transfection cells screening
Liu, X., Shang, G., Zhang, C., Liu, D., Zhang, M., Shum, H. C. & Wei, X., 9 Dec 2024, (Online published) In: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A droplet robotic system enabled by electret-induced polarization on droplet
Zhang, R., Zhang, C., Fan, X., Au Yeung, C. C. K., Li, H., Lin, H. & Shum, H. C., 2024, In: Nature Communications. 15, 6220.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)33 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
Projects
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JRFS: Microgel-Based Robots for Real-Time Imaging-Guided Precise Vascular Selection and Combined Embolization-Immunotherapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
SHUM, A. H. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
14/07/25 → …
Project: Research
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SRFS: Deciphering Sequence-Dependent Molecular Interactions in Oligonucleotide-Based Coacervates: A Paradigm Shift in Biomaterial Design and Biomedical Engineering
SHUM, A. H. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Single-cell-to-single-cell (SC2SC) Pairing for Hybridoma Production and Monoclonal Antibody Development
SHUM, A. H. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Synergistic Control and Assembly of Biomolecular Condensates and Networks by Aqueous Liquid-liquid Phase Separation and Liquid-solid Phase Separation (AqLL-LS PS2)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/07/22 → …
Project: Research
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RIF-ExtU-Lead: A Microrobotic Platform with Swarming Magnetic Microgels for Endovascular Embolization
ZHANG, L. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & SHUM, A. H. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
30/06/22 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Bronze Medal, 49th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland (Project Name: AutoLAMP: an automated point-of-care RT-LAMP Respiratory Virus Detection Device)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal, 49th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland (Project Name: Ultrasensitive Rapid Antigen Tests)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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The 15th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize, Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal, 49th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland (Project Name: Fibro-gel: Novel personalized wound dressing)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal, 49th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland (Project Name: Saliva Mental: Dog Wellness Assessment Ball)
SHUM, A. H. C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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CityUHK’s UN-backed project drives global sustainability through affordable innovations
SHUM, A. H. C., LI, J. J., TSO, C. Y., LEUNG, M. Y. K., JEN, A., YUAN, Z., XU, C., YIP, H. L. & LIN, S. K. C.
12/05/25 → 6/06/25
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nearly 210 CityUHK scholars named among the World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists, demonstrating the University’s research capacity
LEE, C. S., YANG, M., SHUM, A. H. C., CHAN, C. H., ZHANG, H., CHEN, G., LIEW, K. M. & BOEY, F.
7/10/24
8 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media