Profiles

Research interests: synthetic biology; virus based systems as novel nanobiomaterials; complex biologies

Research interests: optical properties of the eye; refractive properties of the crystalline confocal laser scanning; macroscopy​

Research interests: targeted drug and gene delivery; interfacial engineering; bio-medical engineering; polymer synthesis; energy storage and rechargeable batteries

Research interests: sustainability assessment of product systems, particularly emerging technologies, and biobased systems

Research interests: bio-nanotechnology - novel strategies for improved transdermal delivery systems

Research interests: quantum magnetism, frustrated classical and quantum magnetism, spin ice, random disordered condensed matter systems

Research interests: mitochondrial biogenesis and myopathies; microfluidics, assembly of cytochrome oxidase

Research interests: Drug delivery and pharmaceutics; Nanomedicine, medical devices, biomaterials; 3D Printing, hot-melt injection molding; HIV/AIDS, cancer, chronic wound healing

Research interests: enzymology, structural biology/macromolecular crystallography, biochemistry/biophysics, recombinant protein expression

Research interests: bionanotechnology, mechanistic enzymology; recombinant DNA and biophysical methods; medicinal chemistry and molecular modeling

Research interests: velocity map imaging; structure and reactivites of nanoclusters; high-resolution spectroscopy

Research interests: silicon thin-film applied research; microelectronic circuits; device and process development for large area electronics

Research interests: integrative cancer biology, combination of cancer treatments, nano-sclae drug delivery, cancer stem cells, nano-sensors

Research interests: integrative kidney physiology, biofluid dynamics, diabetes, hypertension

Research interests: biophysics of lipids and lipid protein interactions; application of lipid films in biomedical nanotechnology

Research interests: chemical physics; surface chemistry; nano-materials; nano-devices; nano-biotechnology

Research interests: bioelectronic systems laboratory; CMOS biochips for biomolecular and cellular assays; biodiagnostic devices for single molecule detection

Research interests: molecular engineering of polymer/transparent semiconductors for organic electronics (OTFT, OPV, DSC, OLED) and low temp-process conductive inks on plastic substrates

Research interests: functional DNA, biosensors, nanozymes, and biointerface chemistry

Research interests: protein folding, dynamics, function, engineering and design

Research interests: micro and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS); microbotics; biosensors; biomanipulators

Research interests: solid phase microextraction; design of advanced integrated instrumentation for sample preparation, separation and detection

Research interests: bio-sensing approaches for therapeutics and diagnostics purposes and translating biomedical devices to the clinic.

Research interests: bioinformatics, systematics, evolution, molecular genetics, microbiology

Research interests: novel bacteriophage nanomedicines for the development of novel vaccines; pharmaceuticals and gene delivery systems

Research interests: sustainable nanomaterials, nano-structured systems for drug/pesticide delivery; polymer-surfactant interactions; magnetic nanoparticles for novel separation processes; functional cellulose nanomaterials for agriculture, biomedical, environmental and personal and homecare applications

Research interests: nanomaterials and devices for biology and medicine; bio-molecule assisted nanomaterial self-assembly

Research interests: new bionanomaterials as "green" alternatives to petroleum based latex; organic and bioorganic synthesis; novel antibiotics and nanopores

Research interests: PECVD; porous ultra-low-dielectric constant materials; nano-mechanics; thin film mechanical properties; nanoindentation​

Research interests: biophysical chemistry and nanotechnology; self-assembly for drug delivery applications and gene therapy

Research interests: Imaging Devices, Micro/Nanodevices, MEMS; Nanosensors

Research interests: biomaterials-regulation of stem cells, nanotopography-cell interactions, tissue engineering applications

Research interests: corporate social responsibility; life-cycle assessment; responsible sourcing; sustainability standards and management systems; auditing, assurance and certification; sustainable materials, conflict minerals and critical raw materials

Research interests: nanodroplets and nanoparticles as agents for ultrasound imaging contrast enhancement and drug carriers for therapeutic ultrasound

Research interests: fundamental and practical aspects of adhesion, wetting, and friction of soft bio-nanomaterials, e.g. polymers, liquid crystals elastomers, and biological tissues, under micro- and nanometer confinements. Two major areas of interests are the design and fabrication of "smart" biomimetic devices with tailored physical, chemical, and interfacial properties and the development of novel conductive adhesives as a lead-free and multifunctional joining alternative for electronic packaging.

Research interests: Soft matter, Biomimetic hydrogels, Filamentous hydrogels, Hydrogel mechanics, Injectable hydrogels, Tissue engineering, Biomedical engineering, Polymer synthesis, Polymer self-assembly, Sustainable plastics
Chemical recycling of plastics

Research interests: developing and employing computational methods to address biological, health and environmental challenges

Dr. Nikolas Knowles is a leading researcher working at the intersection of bone biomechanics and skeletal adaptation related to degenerative conditions. His research explores the fundamental mechanisms of bone adaptation, revealing how micro- and nano-scale mechanical stimuli influence cellular behavior and structural remodeling. Dr. Knowles' work spans experimental models, computational simulations, and translational research, aiming to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application, with a particular emphasis on the progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. Throughout his career, Dr. Knowles has published extensively in leading journals, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across engineering, medicine, and radiology, and contributed to major advancements in micro-scale bone adaptation in osteoarthritis and orthopedic device development. He is passionate about harnessing the body’s innate capacity for adaptation and repair, and his research continues to shape the future of personalized bone health solutions.

Research interests: Chemical Spectroscopy, Molecular Imaging, Nanotechnology, Bioanalytical Chemistry