AoPHA Date and Time：
- Time: 17:30 – 19:00
- Date: 27th November, 2025
- Venue: BSG21, SIP South Campus
- Language: English
- Speaker: Professor Zhaoli Zhou, Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, XJTLU
Abstract:
Biopharma 4.0 signifies a shift towards advanced automated manufacturing with minimal human involvement, aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility, and drug product quality. This lecture will discuss the transition from traditional, labor-intensive methods to fully automated dark factories, highlighting the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in biopharmaceutical sector. By utilizing AI for process optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control, biomanufacturers can enhance operational efficiency, reduce cost, and improve process accuracy. Innovative technologies like data analysis and machine learning significantly boost productivity and accelerate process of drug development and commercialization. This transformation not only leads to better patient outcomes but also addresses the increasing demands of public healthcare. Join us to explore how Biopharma 4.0 and AI are reshaping the biopharmaceutical industry and paving the way for a more effective healthcare future!
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Speaker
Dr. Zhou holds PhD. in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University, USA. Her previous work experience includes several important roles at top multinational biopharmaceutical companies, including Manager at Sanofi Pasteur in USA., Tech. Transfer Project Lead at Samsung Biologics in Korea. and VP of Innovent Biologics in Suzhou, China. She has managed teams across various functions, including cell culture, purification, drug product manufacturing and supporting operations, ensuring manufacturing site cGMP compliance and efficiency. Dr. Zhou currently serves as Professor of Practice in Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy at XJTLU, her research interests here are in intelligent manufacturing technologies of innovative drugs, with focus on integrated continuous bioprocessing and conjugated biological products.
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