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Professor Jamie Hobbs is a faculty member at the University of Sheffield's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, holding the position of Professor of Experimental Physics and Professor of Physics. His research focuses on scanning probe microscopy (SPM) applied to biological systems, including bacterial cell wall architecture, soft matter physics, and polymer crystallization. He leads the Hobbs lab, which develops advanced AFM techniques to study bacterial growth, antimicrobial resistance, and tissue mechanics in cancer metastasis.
Research Interests:
- Bacterial cell wall mechanics and morphogenesis
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM) instrumentation and applications
- Biological physics, including plant and fungal cell walls
- Polymer crystallization dynamics
Recent work highlights:
- Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus cell wall structure and antibiotic interactions
- Development of high-resolution AFM for live-cell imaging
- Studies on metastatic cancer mechanics using nanoscale force measurements
Professional Activities:
- Director of Research, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Advisory Board member for Physics of Life Network III
- Member of RMS Scanning Probe Microscopy Committee
Laboratory work emphasizes bridging SPM innovations with biological and medical applications. Teaching includes advanced imaging techniques (PHY6510) and supervision of graduate researchers.
