Welcome to Mao Research Lab
Our Research Group
Principal Investigator
Dr. Hanbin Mao
Graduate Students
7
Undergraduate Students
0
High School Students
3
Post-doctoral Researchers
0
Alumni
>25
Featured News
Dr. Mao has been ranked in Kent State Faculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
Updated: February 2026
Dr. Hanbin Mao, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University, has been recognized among the world's top 2% of scientists in a global citation analysis compiled by Stanford University scholars,an honor that highlights his significant impact in single-molecule biophysics research. This distinction is part of a broader acknowledgment of Kent State faculty whose work ranks among the most cited and influential in the world, underscoring the university's strength as an R1 research institution.
Mao research group visited Pinnacle Lab
September 2025
We visited the Pinnacle Lab, which is a state of the art facility specializing in advanced bio-analytical testing and research. Equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation such as LCMS, GCMS, toxicology platforms, and microbial testing facilities, the lab provides comprehensive analytical services that support research, industry, and clinical applications.
Mao Lab releases its first newsletter
April 2025
We are excited to publish our first newsletter. Key features include research updates & highlights, alumni highlights, and students achievements and publications.
Want to Join Mao Research Group?
We are always looking for passionate post-docs, and students researchers interested in pushing the frontiers of chemistry and biology. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Hanbin Mao directly.
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We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch with any questions, collaboration opportunities, or inquiries about our research.
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Mail all correspondence to:
1200 Lefton Esplanade, Kent, OH 44242 - Phone: (+1) 330-672-9380
- Email: hmao@kent.edu
