Jaroslaw Jacak

Jaroslaw Jacak is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FH Linz), where he leads research in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. He is affiliated with the Center of Excellence Medical Engineering/TIMed Center and directs NASAN - Nano Structuring and Bio-Analytics. His work bridges advanced imaging, nanofabrication, and biomedical applications with significant research output spanning over two decades.

Dr. Jacak's research focuses on cutting-edge technologies in biomedical engineering:

• Nanoscale imaging and manipulation using STED lithography
• 3D bioprinting and microfabrication techniques
• Extracellular vesicle research and therapeutic applications
• Stem cell differentiation on engineered scaffolds
• Single-molecule analysis of cellular interactions
• Microfluidic systems for cell analysis
• Photochemical processes for biomaterial development

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward precise nanoscale tools for biological investigation, with emphasis on multiphoton lithography, protein photoresists, and extracellular vesicle purification. The research shows strong integration of physics, engineering, and biology to solve complex biomedical challenges.

Dr. Jacak has secured substantial research funding through multiple competitive projects:

• BF-SigSim (2024-2025): As Co-PI, developing signaling pathway simulation for gene expression prediction
• LiSSCeD (2018-2022): As PI, creating 3D lithographical scaffolds for stem cell differentiation
• Vascular MicroLab (2018-2021): As PI, characterizing thrombocyte aggregation under flow conditions
• Bioceta (2018-2023): As PI, biophysical characterization of extracellular bioparticles for therapeutic application

He leads the NASAN research group which has developed groundbreaking techniques using STED lithography for single-protein capacity nano-anchors and advanced imaging applications. His team maintains strong collaborations across European research institutions and has produced over 116 research outputs with significant citation impact (h-index: 22).