Young Scientist Award: Yuhe Shen
Yuhe Shen
Tianjin University, China
The Young Scientist Award article presents the reported academic profile and selected research publications of Yuhe Shen, affiliated with Tianjin University, China. The supplied profile records 29 documents, 470 citations and an h-index of 14. The selected 2026 publications address peptide-based nanozymes, nucleic acid delivery and enzyme-mimetic hydrogels, illustrating research themes at the intersection of molecular science, nanomaterials and potential biomedical applications. These details provide context for considering research contributions and award suitability, while formal recognition remains subject to the award programme’s assessment procedures.
Abstract
Yuhe Shen’s supplied publication record highlights three research directions reported in 2026: colorimetric glutathione detection using a peptide-based iron nanozyme, nucleic acid delivery through peptide dendrimer-liposome nanocomplexes, and enzyme-mimetic peptide hydrogels for infected inflammatory wounds. The publications appear in journals covering applied materials, nanomaterials and colloid and interface science. Together, these topics connect material design with analytical sensing and prospective biomedical applications. Bibliographic details and researcher metrics are presented as supplied and should be verified against the linked scholarly records. [1] [2] [3]
Keywords
Yuhe Shen; Young Scientist Award; Tianjin University; peptide nanozymes; glutathione detection; peptide dendrimers; liposome nanocomplexes; nucleic acid delivery; enzyme-mimetic hydrogels; biochemistry; molecular biology; nanomaterials; biomedical research.
Introduction
Research spanning biochemistry and nanomaterials investigates how molecular structures can be engineered for sensing, delivery and therapeutic applications. Peptides are of interest because their sequences and assembly behaviour can be tailored to create functional materials. The three supplied publications provide a focused view of these approaches and their potential relevance to interdisciplinary research. [1]–[3]
Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Tianjin University as Shen’s institutional affiliation and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology as the principal subject area. The reported Scopus indicators are 29 documents, 470 citations and an h-index of 14. These measures describe aspects of indexed publication output and citation activity; they do not independently establish the quality, originality or practical impact of each contribution. [4]
Research Contributions
The selected publications indicate three complementary directions:
- Peptide-based iron nanozymes designed for sensitive colorimetric detection of glutathione, an important molecule in cellular redox biology. [1]
- Peptide dendrimer-liposome nanocomplexes developed for nucleic acid delivery, a research area relevant to molecular and biomedical technologies. [2]
- Dynamic enzyme-mimetic peptide hydrogels investigated for applications involving bacterial-infected inflammatory wounds. [3]
Publications
- “A Peptide-Based Iron Nanozyme with Multienzyme-Mimetic Activity for Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of Glutathione.” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2026). [1]
- “Design of Peptide Dendrimer-Liposome Nanocomplexes for Efficient Nucleic Acid Delivery.” ACS Applied Nano Materials (2026). [2]
- “Dynamic enzyme-mimetic peptide hydrogel for the treatment of bacterial-infected inflammatory wounds.” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2026). [3]
Research Impact
The reported citation count and h-index suggest an established indexed research record, although citation metrics vary with database coverage, publication age and disciplinary practices. The listed topics have potential relevance to analytical detection, nucleic acid delivery and biomaterial-based wound research. Assessing their scientific impact more fully would require examining experimental results, methodological limitations, independent replication and subsequent use by other researchers. [4]
Award Suitability
The combination of interdisciplinary publication topics and the supplied bibliometric indicators provides a basis for consideration under a young researcher recognition category. A comprehensive assessment should also examine Shen’s specific authorship contributions, research independence, methodological rigour, publication verification and relevance to the award criteria. This profile does not constitute confirmation of nomination, selection or receipt of an award.
Conclusion
Yuhe Shen’s supplied profile and selected 2026 publications describe research at the intersection of peptide engineering, functional nanomaterials and biomedical applications. The work provides a relevant foundation for scholarly evaluation in biochemistry and molecular science. Further assessment using verified publication records and evidence of individual research contributions would support a balanced award review.
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References
- “A Peptide-Based Iron Nanozyme with Multienzyme-Mimetic Activity for Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of Glutathione.” (2026). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. DOI: 10.1021/ACSAMI.6C03146.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ACSAMI.6C03146
- “Design of Peptide Dendrimer-Liposome Nanocomplexes for Efficient Nucleic Acid Delivery.” (2026). ACS Applied Nano Materials. DOI: 10.1021/ACSANM.6C01329.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ACSANM.6C01329
- “Dynamic enzyme-mimetic peptide hydrogel for the treatment of bacterial-infected inflammatory wounds.” (2026). Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2026.140210.
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JCIS.2026.140210
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yuhe Shen, Author ID 57220027058. Scopus. Profile metrics should be checked against the current indexed record.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57220027058
- ORCID. (n.d.). Yuhe Shen researcher identifier. ORCID provides persistent researcher identifiers for distinguishing scholarly contributors.
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0535-5998