Hansen’s research group is focused on designing novel synthetic biological interfaces for characterizing microbial populations. Surfaces are developed using innovative approaches in microfabrication, polymer science, and surface chemistry. Within this research theme, his lab is currently developing interfaces for high avidity, high specificity capture and enrichment of bacterial pathogens to aid rapid, culture-free detection methods. His lab is also developing platforms for high-throughput screening, discovery, and characterization of pathogenic bacterial interactions occurring in root-associated microbiomes.
Research interests:
- Designing New Materials and Interfaces for Microbial Biotechnology
Current Projects
- Microwell Recovery Arrays for High-Throughput Screening and Discovery of Microbe-Microbe Interactions
- Photodegradable Hydrogels for Cell Release and Retrieval
- Hydrogel Coatings for Protection of Electroactive Bacteria Against Chemical Shocks
- Microbial Bioinnoculants for Sustainable Agriculture
The Hansen biointerface lab is focused on the design of new materials and interfaces for use in microbial biotechnology.
Our projects address the growing need to provide sustainable solutions to clean water and food production.
Completed Projects
- Functional Polymer Interfaces for Bacteria Capture and Isolation
Research: Microbe-material interfaces, cell screening technologies, light-responsive hydrogels
