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Jose Moran-Mirabal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University. He is also the Founding Scientific Director of the Centre for Advanced Light Microscopy (CALM) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Micro and Nanostructured Materials. His research focuses on micro- and nanofabrication, surface chemistry, and fluorescence microscopy to study materials at the micro- to nanoscale. Current projects include functionalizing nanocellulose, developing cost-effective microstructured surfaces, and applying high-resolution imaging to biomolecular interactions.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Applied Physics, Cornell University (2002–2007)
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (2000–2001)
- B.Sc. in Engineering Physics with a Biotechnology minor, same institution (1995–1999)
Research Interests:
Jose’s work spans biomaterials, nanotechnology, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key areas include:
- Modular surface functionalization of nanocellulose.
- High-resolution imaging techniques (e.g., super-resolution fluorescence microscopy).
- Micro/nanostructured materials for biomedical and energy applications.
- Development of biosensors and electrochemical systems.
Recent Publications: His recent work emphasizes 3D bioprinting for lung tissue models, advanced electrochemical sensors, and cellulose-based materials. Themes include functional biomaterials, nanofabrication, and bioanalytical systems.
Awards:
- Canada Research Chair Tier 2 (Micro and Nanostructured Materials)
- Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry (2017)
Advising and Labs: Moran-Mirabal leads the CALM facility, supporting advanced microscopy research. His lab actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including pulmonary fibrosis modeling and smart materials development.
