Susan Kelleher

Biography

Working as professor at University college of Dublin, Ireland in Chemistry Department. Completed PhD in Chemistry 2016 Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in Soft Materials, University College Dublin, Ireland 2015-2016 Research Fellow in Biomaterials & Surface Science, Dublin City University, Ireland 2012-2014 Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Functionalisation for Diagnostics Applications, Biomedical Diagnostics Institute, Glasnevin, Ireland 2010-2012  Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanostructured Biomaterials (Prof. Marge Lensen), Technical University, Berlin, Germany 2009 Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Synthesis (Dr Wilhelm Risse), University College Dublin, Ireland 2005-2009 PhD Student in Organic Synthesis (Dr Paul Evans), University College Dublin, Ireland 2004 Research Assistant in Organic Synthesis (Prof Mikael Begtrup), Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark 2001-2005 BA (mod.) 1st class, Medicinal Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Working as professor at University college of Dublin, Ireland in Chemistry Department. Completed PhD in Chemistry 2016 Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in Soft Materials, University College Dublin, Ireland 2015-2016 Research Fellow in Biomaterials & Surface Science, Dublin City University, Ireland 2012-2014 Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Functionalisation for Diagnostics Applications, Biomedical Diagnostics Institute, Glasnevin, Ireland 2010-2012  Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanostructured Biomaterials (Prof. Marge Lensen), Technical University, Berlin, Germany 2009 Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Synthesis (Dr Wilhelm Risse), University College Dublin, Ireland 2005-2009 PhD Student in Organic Synthesis (Dr Paul Evans), University College Dublin, Ireland 2004 Research Assistant in Organic Synthesis (Prof Mikael Begtrup), Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark 2001-2005 BA (mod.) 1st class, Medicinal Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Research Interest

research focuses on the area of nanopatterning and synthesis of soft biomaterials. I am currently working on the development of nanostructured and smart materials, including high-resolution block copolymer patterning, structured anti-bacterial coatings to prevent biofouling, and bioresponsive polymer coatings. I am also involved in projects on the development of point-of-care devices, membrane technologies, and novel immobilisation/ conjugation chemistries. Previous materials-based projects include the development of novel hydrogels and polymer patterning techniques, as well as the synthesis of environmentally-friendly chewing gums. My interest in this area stems from my desire to apply my knowledge in synthetic and medicinal chemistry to the biomedical and engineering fields.