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Nathan E. Hudson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at East Carolina University (ECU), with tenure effective August 2023. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of North Carolina (2011) and specializes in mechanobiology, thrombosis, and molecular adhesion. His research focuses on the biophysical mechanisms of blood clot formation and degradation, utilizing advanced microscopy (e.g., fluorescence, AFM), microfluidics, and protein engineering. Key projects include studying fibrin fiber mechanics, clot structure under mechanical forces, and the role of fibrinogen glycosylation in clot stability.
Dr. Hudson has secured grants from the NHLBI (R15) and NSF, and has authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles. He teaches courses on modern physics, biophysics, and scientific research methods. Notable awards include the THCAS Dean's Early Career Award (2021) and leadership roles in the ECU Biomaterials Research Cluster. His lab actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, with many recipients of ECU URCA awards. Collaborations span institutions like Rutgers University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Research highlights include defining fibrin fiber diameter dynamics, elucidating fibrinolysis mechanisms, and developing recombinant fibrinogen purification methods. Outreach efforts emphasize STEM education through robotics coaching and community science events. His work bridges physics, biology, and medicine to advance understanding of blood clot biophysics and thrombotic disorders.
