Programmable supramolecular networks
Dextran building blocks functionalized with cyclodextrin, adamantane, and benzophenone enable tunable host–guest assembly and light stabilization.
Scientist in biomaterials for bioprinting and regenerative medicine
Ruiqi Jing.
Ruiqi develops programmable dynamic hydrogel systems that translate molecularly controlled interactions into functional materials for biofabrication and regenerative medicine.
Research
Polymers that adapt, recover, and perform.
Ruiqi’s research connects molecular materials design, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical translation.
- Current
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Aalborg University
- PhD
- Modular Hydrogel for 3D Printing of Artificial Tissue
- Based in
- Aalborg, Denmark
Self-healing and injectable hydrogels
Dynamic networks are designed to flow under shear, recover structure, and respond to the changing mechanical demands of regenerative environments.
Smart bioinks for biofabrication
Modular formulations are engineered for 3D bioprinting, tissue-scale function, bioactivity, and personalized regenerative treatment.
Technical expertise
Polymer PhysicsPolymer ChemistryRegenerative MedicineDextran FunctionalizationHost–Guest ChemistryHydrogel Rheology3D BioprintingUV CuringNMRFT-IRSAXS & ModelingSEMSelf-Healing MaterialsControlled ReleaseBioelectrochemistryTissue Engineering
Education
Ruiqi’s academic training spans chemistry, polymer materials and biology.
2022–2025 · Denmark
Doctor of Philosophy
Aalborg University
Modular Hydrogel for 3D Printing of Artificial Tissue. Independent Research Fund Denmark (2035-00275B).
2017–2019 · Sweden
Master of Science
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Macromolecular Material and Engineering. Thesis on dual thermo- and pH-responsive lignosulfonate hydrogels for drug loading and release.
2013–2017 · China
Bachelor of Science
Anhui University
Polymer Material and Engineering. Thesis on insulated thermally conductive boron nitride/polyethylene composites.
Experiences
Research informed by industry.
Ruiqi’s work connects biomaterials research with practical experience in polymer composites, UV-curable resins, and additive manufacturing.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Aalborg University, Denmark
Developing smart modular bioinks for the EU-funded STRONG-UR project and injectable hydrogel systems for regenerative applications.
Research Assistant
Aalborg University, Denmark
Research in supramolecular hydrogels, biofabrication, and tissue engineering.
External Research Stay
Ghent University, Belgium
Material Engineer · 3D Printing UV Resins
Dedibot / Soonsolid, Hangzhou, China
Developed UV-curable resin materials and technologies for additive manufacturing.
Material Engineer · Graphene–Polymer Compounds
Huagao Graphene, Qingdao, China
Worked on functional graphene–polymer composite materials.
Exchange Student
University of Alberta, Canada
Developed temperature-responsive and injectable LEAMA–HEMA–DEGMA hydrogels.
Publications
Selected research outputs.
2026
Dextran-Based Supramolecular Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
R. Jing · Aalborg University Open Publishing
2025
Advanced Supramolecular Hydrogels and Their Applications in the Formulation of Next-Generation Bioinks for Tissue Engineering: A Review
R. Jing, C. P. Pennisi, T. T. Nielsen & K. L. Larsen · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 311, 143461
2025
A Photoinitiator-Free UV-Curable Hydrogel with Tunable Properties Using Dextrans Modified by Adamantane, Benzophenone, and β-Cyclodextrin
R. Jing, T. T. Nielsen, C. P. Pennisi, J. C. Christiansen & K. L. Larsen · Applied Materials Today, 47, 102964
2025
UV-Cured Cyclodextrin Modified Hydrogels for the Immobilization of Electron Transfer Mediators and Enzymes on Electrode Surfaces
J. S. Kristensen, R. Jing, Q. Peng, T. T. Nielsen, E. R. Wolfhagen, J. Tan, K. L. Larsen & X. Xiao · Materials Advances, 6, 5419–5423
Patents
Ruiqi’s industry work contributed to four patents spanning functional composites and post-processing technologies for resin-based 3D printing.
CN 210488169U
Graphene Heating Eyewear
CN 113750631A
Equipment for Cleaning Liquid Treatment for Photosensitive Resin
CN 113878878A
Equipment and Method of 3D-Printed Model Surface Treatment
CN 113910599A
Method of 3D-Printed Model Surface Treatment
Contact
Connect with Ruiqi.
Ruiqi welcomes conversations about biomaterials, bioprinting, regenerative medicine, and research–industry collaboration.