Prof. Panagiota Angeli
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýp.angeli@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/chemical-engineering/thames-advanced-multiphase-systems
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýDispersions, emulsions, suspensions in non-Newtonian mediaÌý
- Core techniquesÌý- Laser based characterisation of flow and mass transfer (PIV, LIF), rheology
Prof.ÌýStavroula Balabani
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýs.balabani@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýFluid dynamics, biofluids, diagnostics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Complex fluids, cell suspensions, blood, droplets
- Core techniquesÌý- Microfluidics, optical flow diagnostics, PIV
Dr Shiladitya Banerjee
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýshiladitya.banerjee@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Biological active matter, actin cytoskeleton, cell and tissue mechanics, bacterial biophysics.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýActin cytoskeleton, eukaryotic cells, epithelial tissues, bacterial cell wall
- Core techniquesÌý- Computational modelling, soft matter physics, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýg.battaglia@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýNanomedicine, self assembly, vesicles and micelles, physical biology, synthetic biology, polymer chemistry
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýBlock copolymers, hydrogels, lipids, peptides, biological materials
- Core techniquesÌý- TEM and Liquid TEM, DLS, MALS, NTA, HPLC, SEC, SEM, confocal microscopy, SAXS and WAXS, cell cultures, tissue engineered models, animal experiments
Dr Matthew Blunt
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìým.blunt@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýFunctional molecular surfaces
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Two-dimensional covalent-organic frameworks (2D-COF)
- Core techniquesÌý- Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM); atomic force microscopy (AFM); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
Dr Michael Booth
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìým.j.booth@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýNucleic acids and synthetic cells
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Nucleic acids, lipids, temperature sensitive polymers, photocages, magnetic nanoparticles
- Core techniquesÌý-Ìý
Dr Federico Bosi
- Department - Mechanical Engineering
- Contact - f.bosi@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýSolid and structural mechanics: extremely deformable materials and structures
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Structural polymeric membranes, CFRP and composites, polymeric and carbon microlattices
- Core techniquesÌý- Analytical and numerical modelling of thermo-viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; Experimental characterization through unixial tests and biaxial inflation experiments at different temperatures
- city and viscoplasticity; Experimental characterization through unixial tests and biaxial inflation experiments at different temperatures
Prof. Steve Brocchini
- Department - School of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýsteve.brocchini@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýChemical functionalisation of materials, pharmaceutical formulation
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Polymers, hydrogels, proteins
- Core techniquesÌý- Synthesis, conjugation chem, pharmaceutical characterisation
Dr Kreso Bucar
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýd.bucar@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Crystal engineering, cocrystals, pharmaceutical solids, peadiatric drug formulation
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Molecular crystals
- Core techniquesÌý-ÌýX-ray diffraction and other solid-state characterisation techniques
Prof. Gaetano Burriesci
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýg.burriesci@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Cardiovascular engineering & medical devices
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Biological soft tissues, biopolymers, superelastic/shape memory alloys
- Core techniquesÌý-ÌýMechanical testing for uniaxial and biaxial viscoelastic characterisation
Prof. Franco CacialliÌý
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy / LCN
- Contact -Ìýf.cacialli@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.ucl.ac.uk/cmmp/cmmp-people/group-pages/organic-semiconductors
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýOrganic semiconductors nanostructures, organic electronics, organic photonics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýConjugated polymers and oligomers, transparent conducting oxides, perovskites, 2D materials.
- Core techniquesÌý- Device (OLEDs, PVDs, OFETs, photonic structures) characterisations, CW (PL, Absorption, QY) and nanosecond time-resolved spectroscopy
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- Department -ÌýSchool of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýd.carugo@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/pharmacy/people/dr-dario-carugo
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýBio-microfluidics, ultrasound-mediated drug delivery, microfluidic reactors, interventional medicine
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýUltrasound-responsive particles (gas microbubbles and nanoemulsions), nanoscale drug carriers (liposomes, niosomes, etc.), liquid foams, giant unilamellar vesicles
- Core techniquesÌý- Ultrasound cell-stimulation systems, microfabrication and microfluidic technologies, manufacturing of micro/nano-particles and colloidal systems, rapid prototyping
Ìý
Prof. Guillaume Charras
- Department -ÌýLondon Centre for Nanotechnology
- Contact -Ìýg.charras@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýcharraslab.com
- Research topicsÌý- Cell and tissue mechanics.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Cells and tissues.
- Core techniquesÌý- AFM, microscopy, microfluidics, other bespoke methods.
Prof. Marc-Olivier Coppens
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìým.coppens@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Nature-inspired (chemical) engineering, hierarchically structured porous materials for catalysis and reaction engineering, biomedical applications, energy applications.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Porous materials, block copolymers, hydrogels, hierarchically structured materialsÌý
- Core techniquesÌý- SAXS/WAXS, 3D nanoprinter, Liquid TEM, porosimetry, DLS, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis.
Prof. Duncan Craig
- Department -ÌýSchool of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýduncan.craig@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Drug delivery systems including gels and semi-solids.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Hydrophilic polymers, nanocrystals, low molecular weight drugsÌý
- Core techniquesÌý- Thermal analysis, rheology, electrospinning, AFM.
Prof. Marcos Cruz
- Department -ÌýBartlett School of Architecture
- Contact -Ìým.cruz@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-
- Research topicsÌý- Bio-Integrated Design, viscous material substrata for bioreceptive growth, bioreceptive scaffolds
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Hydrogels, bacteria, cryptogams, cementitious materials, ceramicsÌý
- Core techniquesÌý- Robotic extrusions, multi-material casting, 3D printing
Prof.ÌýRichard Day
- Department -ÌýMedicine
- Contact -Ìýr.m.day@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-
- Research topicsÌý- Cell-biomaterial interaction, medical devices, regenerative medicine
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Microparticles, cells, tissues, 3D constructs
- Core techniquesÌý- Biocompatibility, 2D & 3D culture, cell biology, particle fabricationÌý
Prof. Ian Ford
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýi.ford@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýNucleation theory, phase transitions, irreversible processes and entropy production
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýAerosols, polymers, the liquid surface
- Core techniquesÌý- Equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, stochastic thermodynamics
Prof. AsteriosÌýGavriilidis
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýa.gavriilidis@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Nanoparticle flow synthesis, chemical reactor engineering, catalysis
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Metal and oxide nanoparticles
- Core techniquesÌý- Flow reactors, DCS, DLS
Dr Nathan Goehring
- Department -ÌýLMCB / Crick
- Contact -Ìýnate.goehring@crick.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.goehringlab.org
- Research topicsÌý- Cell polarity and patterning, reaction diffusion networks, cytoskeleton
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Cells and embryos
- Core techniquesÌý- Confocal, TIRF microscopy, cell & development biology
Dr Stefan Guldin
- Department - Chemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýs.guldin@ucl.ac.uk
- Website - /responsive-nanomaterials
- Research topics - Molecular self-assembly, adaptive & responsive nanomaterials, point-of-care diagnostics
- Materials - Block copolymers, emulsions, liquid crystals, nanoparticles
- Core techniques - Spectroscopic ellipsometry, porosimetry of thin films, Langmuir-Blodgett, micro-spectroscpy, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring
Prof. Helen Hailes
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýh.c.hailes@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.ucl.ac.uk/chemistry/people/helen-hailes
- Research topicsÌý- Targeted nanoparticles, theranostics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Liposomes, nanoparticles, targeted nanoparticles
Core techniquesÌý- Synthesis, lipid chemistry, conjugation chemistry
Dr Daniel Hauser
- Department -ÌýSurgical Biotechnology
- Contact - d.hauser@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýCancer therapy, photo therapy, polydopamine/protein NPs
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Polydopamine/protein NPs, 3D tumour models
- Core techniquesÌý- Cell culture, nanoparticle characterisation (DLS, SEM), (confocal) microscopy, cell viability assays
Dr Duncan Hewitt
- Department -ÌýMathematics
- Contact - d.hewitt@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/~ucahhew/
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýFluid mechanics; poro-mechanics; non-Newtonian and granular flows
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Viscoplastic materials, muds, suspensions, porous and soft materials
- Core techniquesÌý- Mathematical and fluid mechanical modelling
Ìý
Dr Katherine Holt
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact - k.b.holt@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/chemistry/people/katherine-holt
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýElectrode surfaces, carbon nanomaterials, solid-solution interface, in situ IR spectroscopy, polymers in solution
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Nanodiamond, graphene nanoflakes, nanocarbons, polymer nanoparticles, metal oxide and sulphide nanoparticles
- Core techniquesÌý- Electrochemistry, in situ IR spectroscopy
Prof. Bart Hoogenboom
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact - b.hoogenboom@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-Ìýbiophysics, nanoscale characterisation, self-assembly, membranes
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Membranes
- Core techniquesÌý- Atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, soft matter physics
Dr Chris Howard
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýc.howard@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýManipulating nanomaterials and their properties
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- 2d materials, nanotubes, layered materials, fullerenes, organic liquids
- Core techniquesÌý- AFM, TEM, Elastic and Inelastic Neutron and X-ray scattering, magnetic and electric transport, Raman spectroscopy
Dr Phil Jones
- Department -ÌýPhysics & Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýphilip.jones@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Optical trapping
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýMicrobubbles, cells, emulsions, nanomaterials
- Core techniquesÌý- Optical tweezers, optical binding, holography
Dr Robin Ketteler
- Department -ÌýMRC LMCB
- Contact -Ìýr.ketteler@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Cell signaling, functional genomics, lab automation
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýCells and tissues
- Core techniquesÌý- Cellular assays, high-throughput screening, lab automation, 3D spheroid cultures
Dr Yang Lan
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýyang.lan@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Colloids with advanced structures, supramolecular chemistry mediated self-assembly, composite materials
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Colloids, Cucurbit[n]urils, emulsions
- Core techniquesÌý- Colloids synthesis, UV-Vis, microfluidic devices, fluorescence microscope
Dr Tung Chun (John) Lee
- Department -ÌýInstitute for Materials Discovery
- Contact -Ìýtungchun.lee@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Supramolecular chemistry, self-assembly, molecular recognition, host-guest complexes, supramolecular catalysis, stimuli-responsive nanomaterials, drug delivery, plasmonic sensing, nanomotors
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Metal and other inorganic nanoparticles, block copolymers, micelles, macrocyclic compounds
- Core techniquesÌý- Nanoparticle synthesis, polymer synthesis, aqueous self-assembly, NMR, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, FT-IR, Raman/SERS, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy
Dr Dewi Lewis
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact - d.w.lewis@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýMolecularly imprinted polymers
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýMIPS, drug delivery
- Core techniquesÌý- Computational studies of structure and properties of MIPs
Prof. Chaozong Liu
- Department -ÌýDivision of Surgery & Interventional Science
- Contact -ÌýChaozong.Liu@ucl.ac.uk
- Website -Ìý/surgery/research/materials-and-tissue/centre-materials-research/chaozong-lius-research-group
- Research topics -Ìýcartilage and bone tissue engineering, biomaterials, drug-delivery
- Materials -Ìýcollagen, biopolymers, bioceramic and biometal
- Core techniques -Ìýanimal model, human tissue explant model, bioreactor model, in vitro testing
Dr Isabel Llorente-Garcia
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýi.llorente-garcia@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýMolecular interactions in biological systems, cell-surface receptors, cell-membrane properties, new tools for force/torque sensing, biosensors for disease diagnosis
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýCells, biological samples, micro-particles in solution, graphitic microparticles, micro-beads, optical fibres, optical resonators
- Core techniquesÌý- Cells, biological samples, micro-particles in solution, graphitic microparticles, micro-beads, optical fibres, optical resonators
Dr Sudaxshina Murdan
- Department -ÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ School of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýs.murdan@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-/pharmacy/people/dr-sudaxshina-murdan
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýAnti-fungal drugs, drug combinations, biofilms, vaccines
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Nanoparticles, microparticles, emulsions, gels, vesicles
- Core techniquesÌý- Antimicrobial testing, ELISAs for immune responses, particle characterisation
Prof. Paul McMillan
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýp.f.mcmillan@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýRaman spectroscopy for cartilage evaluation, high pressure survival of microorganisms, neutron scattering applied to microbes at high pressure
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýConnective tissue, microorganisms
- Core techniquesÌý- Raman spectroscopy, high pressure techniques, neutron scattering
Prof. Mark Miodownik
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìým.miodownik@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýSelf-repairing materials, soft actuators, soft sensors, senso-asethetics, 3D printing
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Silicone rubber, meta-materials, asphalt, tissues
- Core techniquesÌý- Prototyping, modelling, testing
Prof. Emad Moeendarbary
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýe.moeendarbary@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Cell mechanics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Cell mechanics
- Core techniquesÌý- Atomic force microscopy, traction force microscopy, microfluidics
Dr Nikolitsa Nomikou
- Department -ÌýDivision of Surgery and Interventional Science
- Contact -Ìýn.nomikou@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýCancer treatment, drug delivery, stimulus-responsive formulations, ultrasound-mediated drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, sonodynamic therapy, nanoparticles
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Polymeric nanoparticles, polypeptide nanoparticles, polymeric microbubbles, liposomes, extracellular matrix-based systems, fibrin-based matrices
- Core techniquesÌý- Ultrasound and laser treatments for sonoactivation and photothermal effects, NIR imaging, bioluminescence imaging, spectrophotometry, fluorescence microscopy, 3D cell cultrure systems
Prof. Karen Page
- Department - Mathematics
- Contact -Ìýkaren.page@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.ucl.ac.uk/~ucackmp
- Research topicsÌý- Mathematical biology, modelling embryonic development, evolutionary dynamics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Tissues
- Core techniquesÌý- Dynamical systems, computer simulations
Prof. Ioannis Papakonstantinou
- Department -ÌýElectronic and Electrical Engineering
- Contact - i.papakonstantinou@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.ee.ucl.ac.uk/pilab
- Research topicsÌý-Ìýlaser interference lithography, nanoimprint lithography, 3D-printing, biomedical sensors, smart materials, organic LEDs, luminescent concentrators, superhydrophobic materials
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-Ìýphotoresists, block copolymers, colloidal nanospheres, metal oxides, thermoplastics, thermosetting materials, fluorinated polymers, Si, SiN
- Core techniquesÌý- laser lithography, nanoimprint lithography, 3D-printing with two photon polymerisation, metal-oxide synthesis and deposition
Dr Philip Pearce
- Department -ÌýMathematics
- Contact - philip.pearce@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/~ucahppe/
- Research topicsÌý-Ìý
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-Ìý
- Core techniquesÌý-Ìý
Dr Emma Richardson
- Department -ÌýMaterial Studies Laboratory, History of Art
- Contact - e.richardson@ucl.ac.uk
- WebsiteÌý-Ìý/art-history/material-studies-laboratory
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýPolymer degradation, hygrothermal response of fibres and films, non-invasive and non-destructive analysis
- MaterialsÌý-ÌýCellulose derivatives, hydrogels, polyamides, plasticizers
- Core techniquesÌý- Dynamic mechanical analysis, NMR relaxometry, vibrational spectroscopy, polarized microscopy
Prof. Christoph G Salzmann
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýc.salzmann@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Structure of liquids, glasses, disordered crystals and nanomaterials
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Structure of liquids, glasses, disordered crystals and nanomaterials
- Core techniquesÌý- Diffraction, DSC, vibration spectroscopy, AFM
Dr Matteo Salvalaglio
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìým.salvalaglio@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/molecular-modelling
- Research topicsÌý- Molecular Simulations of rare events, self assembly in solution, crystal growth, nucleation, molecular crystals
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýMolecular crystals, porous organic materials
- Core techniquesÌý- Molecular modelling, metadynamics, molecular dynamics
Dr Andela SaricÌý
- Department -ÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Contact -Ìýa.saric@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýSelf-assembly, protein aggregation, nucleation, membrane remodelling, endocytosis, mechanosensing
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýProteins, membranes, nanoparticles, colloids, polymers
- Core techniquesÌý- Soft matter physics, computer simulations, statistical mechanics, machine learning
Prof. Andreas Schatzlein
- Department -ÌýSchool of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýa.schatzlein@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Self-assembling materials and their application
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Polymers, nanoparticles
- Core techniquesÌý- Biomedical application of biomaterials/nanomedicines
Prof. Rebecca ShipleyÌý
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýrebecca.shipley@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìýwww.rjshipley.london
- Research topicsÌý- Mathematical modelling; nervous system tissue engineering; tissue blood flow and drug delivery
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Collagen and fibrin gels for tissue engineering
- Core techniquesÌý- Mathematical and computational modelling
Prof. Alberto StrioloÌý
- Department - Chemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýa.striolo@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýSelf-assembly, emulsions stability, interactions between nanoparticles, tribology, molecular engineering
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Surfactants, particles, multi-phase systems
- Core techniquesÌý- Multi-scale simulations
Dr Daniel Stuckey
- Department -ÌýDivision of Medicine
- Contact -Ìýd.stuckey@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/centre-for-advanced-biomedical-imaging/people/daniel-stuckey
- Research topicsÌý- Imaging cardiovascular regenerative medicine
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Alginates, PEG, collage, chitosan, engineered heart tissues
- Core techniquesÌý- MRI, Ultrasound, PET/SPECT/CT, in vivo optical imaging, in vivo models of disease
Prof. Wenhui Song
- Department -ÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Centre for Biomaterials, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
- Contact -Ìýw.song@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Scaffolds for tissue regeneration and surgical implants, nanomedicine for drug delivery, implantable biosensors/implantable devices, engineering assembling/ self-assembling of macromolecules, nanoparticles and hybrids
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- 3D printable polymers and hydrogels, biodegradable polymers, piezoelectric polymers, conducting polymers, liquid crystalline polymers and nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene, piezoelectric nanomaterials and nanocomposites
- Core techniquesÌý- Polymer synthesis, 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, electrospinning, electrospray; Cell culture, in vivo study; atomic force microscopy (AFM) and piezoelectric force microscopy (PFM), mechanical test, dynamic mechanical test, acoustic-laser vibrometer system, electrochemical workstation and impedance analyser
Prof. Nguyen TK Thanh
- Department -ÌýRoyal Institution / Physics
- Contact -Ìýntk.thanh@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Nanomaterials
- Core techniquesÌý- TEM, XRD, SQUID, TGA, FTIR, DLS, TGA, magnetic hyperthemia, UV-Vis
Prof. Manish K Tiwari
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìým.tiwari@ucl.ac.uk
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- Research topicsÌý- High-resolution 3D printing; novel biomedical sensors; directed self-assembly; micro- and nanofluidics; nanoengineered surfaces for anti-icing, liquid repellency (superoleophobic, superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic), etc.; cooling of microelectronic and power electronic systems; energy harvesting using nanostructured materials; etc.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Nanocomposites, polymers, block-copolymers, colloids and suspensions, Newtonian and non-newtonian fluids
- Core techniquesÌý- Rheology, AFM, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, FTIR, wettability and surface tension measurements, high-speed imaging, 3D printing, microscale flow and thermal diagnostics, photo and electron beam lithography etc.
Dr Giorgio Volpe
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìýg.volpe@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý/chemistry/anslab
- Research topicsÌý- Active matter, self-assembly, functional materials, complex nanophotonics, far-from-equilibrium physics
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Colloids, bacteria
- Core techniquesÌý- Fluorescence microscopy, digital video microscopy, microfabrication, nanofabrication, wavefront shaping, optical manipulation, spectroscopy
Dr Feng Ryan Wang
- Department -ÌýChemical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýryan.wang@ucl.ac.uk
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- Research topicsÌý-ÌýPorous materials, heterogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, operando spectroscopy
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýMetal nanoparticles, porous metal oxides, carbon, polymers and single site catalyst
- Core techniquesÌý-ÌýMaterials design for catalysis and energy storage
Dr Gareth Williams
- Department -ÌýSchool of Pharmacy
- Contact -Ìýg.williams@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýNovel drug delivery systems and vaccine additives
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý-ÌýPolymers, inorganic nanomaterials
- Core techniquesÌý- Diffraction, calorimetry, hyphenated techniques
Prof. Helen Wilson
- Department -ÌýMathematics
- Contact -Ìýhelen.wilson@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý- Dynamics of complex fluids, processing flows, flow instabilities
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Viscous suspensions, polymeric fluids, micelles
- Core techniquesÌý- Linear stability theory, Stokesian Dynamics, asymptotic methods
Dr Helge Wurdemann
- Department -ÌýMechanical Engineering
- Contact -Ìýh.wurdemann@ucl.ac.uk
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- Research topicsÌý- Bio-inspired design, soft and stiffness-controllable robotic devices, haptic interfaces, soft sensors, robotic art
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Silicone and rubber materials/composites, textiles
- Core techniquesÌý- Prototype design processes, modelling, control
Dr Martijn Zwijnenburg
- Department -ÌýChemistry
- Contact -Ìým.zwijnenburg@ucl.ac.uk
- °Â±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ðÌý-Ìý
- Research topicsÌý-ÌýPredicting the optical and electronic properties of self-assembled, supramolecular and polymeric materials, as well as the best such materials for applications such as photocatalysis, photovoltaics, batteries and sensors.
- ²Ñ²¹³Ù±ð°ù¾±²¹±ô²õÌý- Hydrogels, organogels and polymers
- Core techniquesÌý- Computational chemistry methods