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David Lynn is a Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering, with a joint affiliation in Materials Science & Engineering. His laboratory focuses on interdisciplinary research involving soft materials, nanostructured interfaces, and biomaterials for biomedical applications. Dr. Lynn holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology (1999) and a BA from the University of South Carolina (1994).
Research Interests: His group designs polymers, liquid crystals, and responsive surfaces for applications in drug/gene delivery, antifouling coatings, biosensing, and antimicrobial systems. Key themes include the development of slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS), peptide-based therapeutics, and machine learning-enhanced diagnostic platforms.
Research Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on liquid crystal-based sensors, antimicrobial peptide design, and scalable fabrication of functional coatings. Machine learning integration for material optimization and amphiphile detection represents an emerging theme, alongside innovations in catheter-mediated gene delivery and biomass-derived pharmaceuticals.
Awards and Honors:
- Kellett Mid-Career Award (2020)
- Bluemke Professorship (2016)
- Sloan Research Fellow (2007)
- Beckman Young Investigator (2003)
- TR100 Top Innovator (2003)
- Romnes Faculty Fellowship (2014)
Teaching and Advising: He teaches graduate/undergraduate courses including Polymer Science, Synthetic Organic Materials, and oversees thesis research. His lab provides interdisciplinary training for students in chemistry, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving.
Laboratory: The Lynn Lab develops advanced materials for biotechnology and medicine, with facilities for polymer synthesis, nanomaterial characterization, and biological testing. Current projects include liquid crystal emulsions for pathogen detection and peptide therapeutics for antifungal applications.
