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Min Zou's research investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying disease, with a focus on cancer and metabolic processes. Recent publications explore gene expression patterns related to skeletal malocclusions, the comparative biological behaviors of different stem cell types, and the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions for influenza transmission. Zou has also examined the molecular basis of gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and identified a transcriptional signature for detecting homologous recombination deficiency in pancreatic cancer. Further work includes investigating the protective effects of betulinic acid-nucleoside hybrids against alcohol-induced liver damage and the role of Gremlin 1 in preventing intestinal fibrosis by modulating fibroblast cell fatty acid oxidation.
With a career spanning over 123 publications and accumulating 1,730 citations, Zou has demonstrated a sustained contribution to the scientific literature, evidenced by an h-index of 21. The research encompasses a broad range of biological systems, including human and animal models, and utilizes various analytical approaches, such as systematic reviews and network-based frameworks, to elucidate complex biological processes.
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- h-index: 39
- Publications: 321
- Citations: 5,658
Selected Publications
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Small Laser-Textured Dimples for Improved Tribological Performance of CoCrMo in Artificial Hip Joints (2025)
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A Multicomponent Microneedle Patch for the Delivery of Meloxicam for Veterinary Applications (2024)
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3D Printing of High-Porosity Membranes with Submicron Pores for Microfluidics (2024)
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Exploring the Impact of Spray Process Parameters on Graphite Coatings: Morphology, Thickness, and Tribological Properties (2024)
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3D Printed Customizable Microsampling Devices for Neuroscience Applications (2023)
ARA Academy 2016 ARA Fellow
Dr. Zou directs CASE, a statewide center focused on developing innovative surface technologies impacting Arkansas industries. Her research in nanoscale surface engineering covers multi-functional and tunable surfaces, including anti-reflective solar coatings, friction and wear reduction coatings, and surface technologies for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, agriculture, and healthcare. She is a Fellow of both ASME and STLE.
Policy Impact
Directs a statewide surface engineering center serving Arkansas industries in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and agriculture with commercially relevant coating technologies.
Growth Areas
['Materials Engineering Applications']
Federal Grants 3 $967,808 total
MRI: Acquisition of a Sputtering-Evaporation System for Thin Film Deposition
PFI-RP: Low-Friction Durable Coatings for Improving Energy Efficiency in Conveyor Systems
I-Corps: Low-Friction and Durable Graphite Coatings for Conveyor System Applications
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