Dr. Iain Dunlop

Biography

Iain Dunlop is an Associate Professor in Biomaterials and Cell Engineering at Imperial College London. His research focuses on how multicellular life responds to local environments, particularly the role of physical variables that drive cellular responses. He explores the potential of using well-defined biomimetic materials to control cellular processes by mimicking the precise details of cellular environments. His lab utilizes modern soft matter science, functional nanoparticles, and polymer gels to produce advanced biomaterials, employing methodologies like X-ray and neutron scattering, as well as advanced optical and mechanical measurements. The applications of his work span fundamental cell biology and applied clinical projects. Iain joined Imperial College in 2009 after spending time in southwest Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research in Stuttgart. He earned his doctorate (D.Phil.) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford in 2005 and holds a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he specialized in physics. Iain is interested in integrating projects that bridge physical science and biology and welcomes inquiries for PhD students or postdoctoral positions in his lab.

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