Educational Background

  • B.Sc., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Postdoctoral: The University of California, Los Angeles

Current Research Interests

  • Supramolecular and Functional Nanomaterials for theranostic, catalysis, and sensor applications.

Selected Publications

(See also: https://scholars.hkbu.edu.hk/en/persons/CFLEUNG)
  1. J. Wang, G. Yu, Q. Fang, Y. Xu, J. Zhang, A. Hui, S. Xuan, K. C.-F. Leung, “Hollow-structured Nanorobot with Excellent Magnetic Propulsion for Catalytic Pollutant Degradation, Anti-bacterial and Biofilm Removal”, Adv. Healthcare Mater., 14, 2404208 (2025).
  2. D. N. Tritton, C.-S. Kwan, F.-K. Tang, Z. Cai, M. Li, K. C.-F. Leung, “Rational Designs of Palladium and Platinum Chemosensors for Bio-applications”, Adv. Sensor Res., 4, 2400150 (2025).
  3. K. Xu, R. Huang, X. Li, L. Jin, C.-N. Ko, M. Li, H. M. Wong, K. C.-F. Leung, “Nanoparticle-based Synergistic Strategies for Combating Dental Caries: Progress and Perspectives”, Nanoscale, 17, 1874-1888 (2025).
  4. W. Li, C. Lou, S. Liu, Q. Ma, G. Liao, K. C.-F. Leung, X. Gong, H. Ma, S. Xuan, “Climbing Plant-inspired Multi-responsive Biomimetic Actuator with Transitioning Complex Surfaces”, Adv. Funct. Mater., 35, 2414733 (2025).
  5. P. Fang, W. K. Pang, S. Xuan, W.-L. Chan, K. C.-F. Leung, “Recent Advances in Peptide Macrocyclization Strategies”, Chem. Soc. Rev., 53, 11725-11771 (2024).
  6. G. Yu, J. Wang, Q. Xiong, Y. Xu, S. Xuan, K. C.-F. Leung, Q. Fang, “Dipolar-hollowed α-Fe2O3@Au/PDA Nanospindle for Photothermal-photodynamic Coupling Antibacterial and Drug-delivery”, Int. J. Biol. Macromol. , 281, 136615 (2024).
  7. J. Wang, S. Li, L. Yang, C.-S. Kwan, C. Xie, K. Y. Cheung, R. W.-Y. Sun, A. S. C. Chan, Z. Huang, Z. Cai, T. Zeng, K. C.-F. Leung, “Janus and Amphiphilic MoS2 2-D Sheets for Surface-directed Orientational Assemblies Towards Ex Vivo Dual Substrate Release”, Small Methods, 8, 2400533 (2024).
  8. S. Li, X. Jiang, Z. Wang, S. Song, Z. Cai, K. C.-F. Leung, T. Zeng, "Free-Standing Janus Nanosheets: Ultrafast Self-assembly and Versatile Biphase-Application”, Adv. Funct. Mater., 34, 2309966 (2024).
  9. Q. Fang, J. Wang, S. Wu, K. C.-F. Leung Y. Xu, S. Xuan, "NIR-Induced Improvement of Catalytic Activity and Antibacterial Performance over AuAg Nanorods in Rambutan-like Fe3O4@AgAu@PDA Magnetic Nanospheres”, J. Hazard. Mater., 445, 130616 (2023).
  10. F.-K. Tang, D. N. Tritton, K. Y. Cheung, S.-M. Chan, S. C.-K. Hau, K. C.-F. Leung, "Intercomponent 𝜋-Stacking Stabilised Formation of [n]Rotaxanes with Self-sorting and Cargo-conjugation Properties”, Mater. Today Chem., 24, 100865 (2022).
  11. L. Yang, C.-S. Kwan, L. Zhang, X. Li, Y. Han, K. C.-F. Leung, Y. Yang, Z. Huang, “Helical Nanoparticle-Induced Enantioselective Amplification of Molecular Optical Activity”, Adv. Funct. Mater., 29, 1807307 (2019).
  12. C.-S. Kwan, R. Zhao, M. A. Van Hove, Z. Cai, K. C.-F. Leung, “Higher-Generation Type III-B Rotaxane Dendrimers with Controlling Particle Size in Three-Dimensional Molecular Switching”, Nature Commun., 9, 497 (2018).

Teaching

  • Advanced Materials
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopic Techniques for Structural Determination

Notice: (For further information and details, please contact Prof. Leung by e-mail)

  • Research Associate/Post-doctoral position available in Prof. K.C.F. Leung's group. Requirement: PhD degree and specialized in Materials Chemistry, Nanoscience, Supramolecular Chemistry, or related disciplines.
  • Laboratory research assistant position available in a university-funded institute. Requirement: BSc, MSc, or MPhil degree specialized in Materials Chemistry, or related disciplines.
  • Researcher position available in a chemical industry located at HK/Mainland. Requirement: BSc degree or above in Chemistry or related disciplines.
  • Students who have excellent academic scores can apply for The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship scheme.