Dr. Zou is a Senior Research Officer and Team Leader for the Nanoscale Measurement Team at the Metrology Research Centre of the National Research Council Canada. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Carleton University. Her research focuses on the development of nanoscale standards and measurement methods that underpin applications of nanoscience; and the development of integrated multimodal techniques for characterization of nanomaterials and quantitative detection of cancer cells and cellular mechanical responses to drug treatments. Dr. Zou has expertise in nanomechanical characterization, surface functionalization and cytotoxicity measurements of nanomaterials, nanocomposite materials and nanoscale plastics. She seeks to contribute to a greater understanding of the effects of nanomaterials on the environment and living systems, and to promote the safe and responsible use of nanotechnology tools and nanomaterials. Dr. Zou is the Secretary of ASTM International E56 Nanotechnology Committee member of International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) - Consultative Committee for Amount of Substance: Metrology in Chemistry and Biology (CCQM) Cell Analysis Working Group.