Effect of Temperature Ramp in Rapid Folding of 3D DNA Origami Structures
Professional Summary
I am a scientist-turned-founder bridging the gap between deep-tech research and real-world application. My work lies at the interface of Biochemistry, DNA Nanotechnology, and Bioengineering.
Currently, I have been leading Colorific, a pre-spin-off project from Aalto University, where we are translating DNA nanoswitches into practical bioanalytics and diagnostics tools.
Education
PhD in Biochemistry
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Interests
DNA nanotechnology
Plasmonics & optical biosensing
Microfluidics / lab-on-chip diagnostics
Synthetic Biology
Deep Tech Entrepreneurship
Projects
Colorific (Aalto University Spinoff)
Founder & Project Lead (2021–Present)
Leading a deep-tech venture commercializing DNA nanoswitches for rapid bio-detection.
- Funding: Secured >€700k (Business Finland R2B, Novo Nordisk).
- Milestones: Slush Y Science 2024 Finalist; Silicon Valley Immersion (SILTA).
- Tech: Visible colorimetric sensing using chiral plasmonic structures.
Publications
Selected publications. Full list on Google Scholar.
DNA-origami-based plasmonic assemblies with tailored stimuli and optical responses
Printed microfluidic biosensors and their biomedical applications
Advancing the utility of DNA origami technique through enhanced stability of DNA-origami-based assemblies
Characterizing Aptamers with Reconfigurable Chiral Plasmonic Assemblies
Measuring the affinities of RNA and DNA aptamers with DNA origami-based chiral plasmonic probes
Example Teaching & Mentorship
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Graduate Course Instructor, Aalto University (2021–Present) Lectures on biosensing & nanotechnology; project-based learning coordination.
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Laboratory Project Supervisor, University of Helsinki (2022) Supervised MSc lab projects on chiral plasmonic nanostructures.
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Lecturer & Mentor (STEM Outreach), CUHK (2015–2017) GMO detection outreach program and iGEM team mentoring.
Awards
- Slush Y Science Finalist (2024)
- Best Poster Award, Functional DNA Nanotechnology Workshop (2022)
- Seal of Excellence, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019)
- Champion & 1st runner-up Prize), National Challenge Cup (2015)
Contact
Email: [email protected] Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lgn8FMkAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/jackyloo
LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/jackyloo