Eva Balog

Eva Balog is a visiting associate professor with dual affiliations as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Roux Institute and an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of New England (UNE). She is a Life Sciences Fellow at the Institute for Experiential AI and an inaugural member of UNE’s Portland Laboratory for Biotechnology and Health Sciences and the Center for Cell Signaling Research.

• Education: Ph.D. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2023), postdoctoral training at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies.

Her research focuses on the biophysical characterization of engineered proteins for biomaterials and biotechnology applications. She specializes in protein biochemistry, biophysics, and biomaterials engineering, with a particular emphasis on protein-based tools for studying and controlling cellular activities. This work bridges disciplines such as Molecular Biology, Materials Science, and Biophysics.

The five most recent articles highlight her expertise in protein engineering and biomaterials, with recurring themes in elastin-like polymers, light scattering, electrochemical methods, and stimuli-responsive materials. Her publications span journals in Physical Chemistry, Soft Matter, and Advanced Spectroscopic Methods, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions.

• Scientific Awards: Life Sciences Fellow with the Institute for Experiential AI

Dr. Balog has no explicitly listed advisees in the provided text but has collaborated on methodological advancements in biophysical and electrochemical characterization. She is actively involved in research at the intersection of protein science and applied biotechnology, particularly for cellular dynamics and biosensor development.

She contributes to the Portland Laboratory for Biotechnology and Health Sciences and the Center for Cell Signaling Research at UNE, where she applies experimental approaches like flow imaging microscopy and dynamic light scattering to innovate protein-based materials.