معرفی
Dr. Steven Allen Soper is the Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Kansas. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Chemistry from KU (1989) and has held academic positions at Louisiana State University (1991–2011) and the University of North Carolina (2011–2016). His research focuses on developing micro/nanofabricated systems for biomedical diagnostics, including single-molecule detection, polymer-based biosensors, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. He has pioneered tools for cancer diagnostics, stroke assessment, and infectious disease monitoring.
Education:
- B.S. Psychology, University of Nebraska, Omaha (1980)
- B.S. Chemistry, University of Nebraska, Omaha (1982)
- Ph.D. Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas (1989)
Research Highlights:
His work spans single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy, nano-biosensor fabrication, and ultrasensitive detection systems. Projects include:
- Development of infrared-fluorescent dyes for nucleic acid analysis
- Microfluidic platforms for circulating tumor cell isolation
- Point-of-care stroke diagnostics via RNA biomarkers
- Nanofluidic devices for DNA damage analysis
Awards:
- R&D 100 Award (1992)
- Fellowships: Royal Society of Chemistry, AAAS, and Society for Applied Spectroscopy (2010)
- Distinguished Research Master, LSU (2008)
Teaching & Mentorship:
Guided 39 graduate students and integrated global research opportunities through his adjunct role at UNIST, South Korea. Taught courses in analytical chemistry, biofluid mechanics, and nanotechnology. Developed curricula for instrumentation labs and entrepreneurship workshops.
Labs & Collaborations:
Core member of the Center for BioModular Multi-Scale Systems. Collaborates across disciplines (mechanical engineering, molecular biology, materials science). Active in tech commercialization, including patent filings and startup mentoring.
