
The Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Water Sustainability, led by Professor Frank Gu at the University of Toronto, focuses on developing advanced nanotechnology engineering solutions to improve healthcare and environmental sustainability. The lab specializes in creating polymeric hydrogel-based biomaterials for ocular drug delivery and nanomedicine, as well as engineering buoyant photocatalysts for eco-friendly water treatment. Their research integrates AI, machine learning, and automation to accelerate formulation development and testing. The lab has commercialized passive water treatment technologies through H2nanO Inc and holds over 60 patents, positioning it as a leader in nanomedicine and sustainable water treatment innovation.

The Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Water Sustainability, led by Professor Frank Gu at the University of Toronto, focuses on developing advanced nanotechnology engineering solutions to improve healthcare and environmental sustainability. The lab specializes in creating polymeric hydrogel-based biomaterials for ocular drug delivery and nanomedicine, as well as engineering buoyant photocatalysts for eco-friendly water treatment. Their research integrates AI, machine learning, and automation to accelerate formulation development and testing. The lab has commercialized passive water treatment technologies through H2nanO Inc and holds over 60 patents, positioning it as a leader in nanomedicine and sustainable water treatment innovation.