Dr. David C. Cullen

Senior Lecturer in Biophysics and Biosensors
Cranfield biotechnology Centre, Cranfield University.

 

 

Education

• B.Sc University of East Anglia
• 1994 Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Research Topic

• Biointerface Science. Advanced surface analysis techniques for the study of biomolecule adsorption, immobilisation and interactions with artificial materials - examples include scanning probe microscopes and optical evanescent wave techniques such as surface plasmon resonance.
• Biosensors and Bioanalytical Systems. Development of bio-analytical technologies including optically-based biosensors / immunosensor systems and array-based biosensors for applications in medical, environmental, astrobiology, ... applications.
• Molecular engineering & Bionanotechnology. Molecular engineering and control of materials for bio-analytical, bio-interface and nanotechnology applications - examples include photochromic control of biomolecules, self-assembling biosensor interfaces.
• Astrobiology and Astrobiotechnology. Design and use of bioanalytical technologies and exploration of bio-interface science issues in the field of astrobiology and astrobiotechnology.