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Prof. Doug S. English is an Associate Professor and Departmental Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wichita State University. His research focuses on nanomaterials, drug delivery systems, biophysical chemistry, and single-molecule spectroscopy. He has contributed to advancements in surfactant vesicles for biomedical applications, silica nanoparticles for drug encapsulation, and protein folding dynamics. His work integrates experimental techniques like fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, NMR, and single-molecule imaging to study biomolecular interactions and material properties.
Key research themes include developing targeted drug delivery platforms using functionalized nanoparticles, investigating membrane interactions for antibacterial agents, and probing conformational changes in proteins. Over 20 years, his publications span nanotechnology, biophysics, and analytical chemistry, with notable contributions to understanding silica nanotube behavior, magnetic nanotube applications, and Lac repressor-DNA looping mechanisms.
While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained research excellence. His teaching and administrative roles emphasize undergraduate education in chemistry and biochemistry, with curricular innovations integrating soft nanomaterials into statistical learning.
