David Chau

Dr. David Chau is an Associate Professor in Biomaterials and Allied Subjects at University College London (UCL), within the Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering department of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. With a background in chemical engineering and tissue engineering, he has established himself as a leading researcher in biomaterials development and regenerative medicine applications.

Dr. Chau's educational background includes:

• PhD in Tissue Engineering from Nottingham Trent University (2007)
• MSc from University of Birmingham (2000)
• BEng from University of Birmingham (1999)

Dr. Chau's research is guided by the principle that "to make things better, you first need to know how it works," with a strong focus on "benchside-to-bedside" translation. His primary research interests center on biotechnology applications in engineering, medicine, and technology, particularly for regenerative medicine and drug delivery. He believes in thinking big, noting that "people don't build planes, if they don't dream of flying." His work has previously focused on novel therapeutic modalities for skin, eye, and brain applications, with current interests including the development of novel (bio)mimetic materials, sustainable biotechnology, and immortalized stem cells.

His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple biomaterial domains including molecularly imprinted polymers, hydrogels, eggshell membrane applications, and composite biomaterials for tissue regeneration. His work spans from fundamental material characterization to translational applications in wound healing, bone regeneration, and neural tissue engineering.

Dr. Chau has received significant professional recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Scientist (CSci)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
• Co-inventor of Medical Implant Materials patent (WO2006027622A2)

As an academic leader, Dr. Chau actively supervises research degrees and taught course projects, while serving on multiple funding panels including CRACK-IT Solutions and Daphne Jackson Fellowship assessment panels. He has secured funding through Innovate UK's ICURe Discover programme and serves as a Registration Assessor for the Science Council. His professional activities demonstrate strong commitment to knowledge exchange, evidenced by his participation in the Trellis program connecting researchers with artists in London's East End.

Dr. Chau's laboratory focuses on sustainable biomaterial development, with particular expertise in utilizing natural materials like eggshell membranes for biomedical applications. His team employs advanced techniques in material characterization, 3D scaffold fabrication, and biological assessment to develop next-generation biomaterials with clinical translation potential.