Best Researcher Award
Jiabing Ran
China Three Gorges University, China
| Jiabing Ran |
| Affiliation |
China Three Gorges University |
| Country |
China |
| Scopus ID |
56012790200 |
| Documents |
60 |
| Citations |
1887 |
| h-index |
25 |
| Subject Area |
Materials Science |
| Event |
International Phenomenological Research Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-8474-7368 |
| Google Scholar |
pOJg4moAAAAJ |
Jiabing Ran is a researcher in biomedical materials science and regenerative medicine affiliated with China Three Gorges University. His academic work focuses on smart responsive hydrogels, tissue engineering, implant integration, and advanced drug delivery systems. His research integrates biomaterials engineering with translational medical applications, particularly in bone regeneration, anti-inflammatory therapeutics, and hydrogel-mediated biomedical interventions.[1]
Abstract
Jiabing Ran has contributed to the development of multifunctional biomaterials and hydrogel-based therapeutic systems for regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering. His research emphasizes smart responsive hydrogel platforms, macrophage regulation, implant osseointegration, antibacterial therapy, and tissue repair applications. Through interdisciplinary integration of materials science and biological engineering, his studies address translational challenges in bone defect repair, ophthalmic therapeutics, tendinitis treatment, and drug delivery systems. His publication record and patent portfolio indicate sustained contributions to advanced biomaterials research and clinical translation.[2]
Keywords
Tissue engineering, supramolecular hydrogel, metal organic framework, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, smart drug delivery, injectable hydrogel, macrophage polarization, osseointegration, antibacterial biomaterials.
Introduction
Jiabing Ran earned a Doctor of Engineering degree in Materials Physical Chemistry from Wuhan University in 2018 and completed postdoctoral research at Karolinska Institutet. He currently focuses on biomaterials, biomedical hydrogels, regenerative medicine, and translational therapeutic development at China Three Gorges University.[1]
His academic output includes more than sixty peer-reviewed scientific publications and multiple authorized patents related to hydrogel technologies, implant coatings, ophthalmic therapeutics, and injectable biomaterials. His work has appeared in internationally recognized journals within biomaterials science and biomedical engineering.[3]
Research Profile
Jiabing Ran’s research focuses on responsive biomaterials and multifunctional hydrogels for biomedical applications. His studies investigate controlled drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and hydrogel-based therapies for bone defects, osteoarthritis, keratitis, diabetic injuries, and tendon disorders.[4]
His completed and ongoing research projects include studies funded by the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China and regional science and technology initiatives. These projects focus on macrophage polarization, antibacterial hydrogel coatings, injectable therapeutic systems, and biomaterial-assisted osseointegration mechanisms.[2]
- Sequential macrophage polarization on titanium surfaces for osseointegration enhancement.
- Injectable ellagic acid hydrogel systems for osteoarthritis treatment.
- Hydrogel-coated antibacterial urinary catheter development.
- Glucose-responsive injectable hydrogels for diabetic bone repair.
Research Contributions
Jiabing Ran has contributed to catechol-like natural product delivery systems based on phenylboronic ester chemistry for controlled drug release and regenerative medicine. His research on hydrogel-mediated macrophage polarization advances understanding of biomaterial–immune interactions during tissue healing and regeneration.[4]
His studies also address multifunctional hydrogel systems capable of simultaneously targeting bacterial infection, inflammation, and tissue regeneration. Such biomaterials have applications in orthopedic engineering, implant coatings, ophthalmology, and wound healing technologies.[5]
- Development of injectable hydrogels for infected bone defect repair.
- Hydrogel-coated titanium implant surfaces for enhanced osseointegration.
- Microneedle-based sustained drug delivery systems for tendinopathy therapy.
- Sustained ophthalmic delivery systems for keratitis and glaucoma therapy.
- Supramolecular pH-responsive hydrogel engineering for biomedical applications.
Publications
Jiabing Ran has published more than sixty peer-reviewed scientific articles in internationally recognized journals, including Journal of Controlled Release, Acta Biomaterialia, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Materials & Design. His publications primarily focus on biomaterials, injectable hydrogels, macrophage regulation, regenerative medicine, smart drug delivery, and tissue engineering applications.
Jiabing Ran has published extensively in high-impact journals indexed in SCI and Scopus databases. His publications focus on biomaterials, hydrogels, immunomodulation, tissue engineering, and controlled drug delivery technologies.[3]
- “Inducing in situ M2 macrophage polarization to promote the repair of bone defects via scaffold-mediated sustained delivery of luteolin.” Journal of Controlled Release, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.11.015
- “A multifunctional self-reinforced injectable hydrogel for enhancing repair of infected bone defects by simultaneously targeting macrophages, bacteria, and bone marrow stromal cells.” Acta Biomaterialia, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2024.10.014
- “Enhancing Bone-Titanium Integration through Hydrogel Coating Mediated Sequential M1/M2 Polarization.” Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.157088
- “Inducing In Situ M2 Macrophage Polarization for Tendinopathy Therapy through Microneedle Patch-Mediated Delivery.” Biomaterials Research, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40824-025-0264-0
- “Rational Design of a Supramolecular Hydrogel with Customizable pH-Responsiveness.” Soft Matter, 2022. DOI: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/sm/d1sm01589c/unauth
Research Impact
Jiabing Ran’s research demonstrates measurable scientific impact through citation performance, translational biomaterials development, and collaborative medical applications. His h-index and citation metrics reflect continued scholarly visibility within materials science and biomedical engineering communities.[1]
His collaborations with hospitals and clinical institutes have facilitated translational research pathways for hydrogel technologies and regenerative therapeutic systems. His patents and industrial projects further indicate practical applications of his research in medical devices and biomaterial manufacturing.[5]
Award Suitability
Jiabing Ran is well recognized for his contributions to biomaterials innovation, hydrogel systems, and regenerative medicine. His interdisciplinary research integrates materials chemistry with biomedical applications, addressing important challenges in tissue repair and therapeutic delivery.[2]
The breadth of his scientific publications, funded projects, patents, and collaborative activities reflects sustained academic productivity and research leadership in emerging biomedical technologies. His work contributes to the advancement of intelligent biomaterials and therapeutic engineering strategies within modern materials science.[4]
Conclusion
Jiabing Ran has established a notable academic profile in biomedical materials science through sustained research on hydrogel technologies, smart drug delivery systems, and regenerative medicine applications. His interdisciplinary contributions to biomaterials engineering, translational therapeutic systems, and tissue regeneration continue to support innovation in modern biomedical research and clinical material science.[3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jiabing Ran, Author ID 56012790200. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56012790200
- China Three Gorges University. (2026). Academic and professional profile of Jiabing Ran and funded biomedical hydrogel research projects. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8474-7368
- Ran, J. et al. (2024). Recent progress in Fenton/Fenton-like reactions for the removal of antibiotics in aqueous environments. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113464
- Ran, J. et al. (2024). Enhancing Bone-Titanium integration through hydrogel coating mediated sequential M1/M2 polarization of interfacial macrophages. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.157088
- Ran, J. et al. (2025). Inducing In Situ M2 Macrophage Polarization for Tendinopathy Therapy through Microneedle Patch-Mediated Instant/Sustained Delivery of Rosmarinic Acid. Biomaterials Research.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40824-025-0264-0