Researcher

Devin Daems

Research Expertise:Molecular Biologist experience in scientific life science projects dealing with biomolecular interactions, biotechnology and DNA nanotechnology: (I) Experienced in managing research projects and development of molecular diagnostics, (ii) Passionate by the link between innovation, biotechnology and valorization and (iii) Effective team player in a multidisciplinary group with a strong publication record. Main responsibilities: - Valorization of sensor technologies - Road-to-market - Sensors for narcotics, healthcare and environmental applications/diagnostics - Project management - Responsible bilateral collaborations - Networking and collaborations - Supervision of PhD students - Proposal writing - Writing and reviewing international scientific publications

Keywords:MICROSCOPY, SENSORS, ELECTROCHEMISTRY, COLLABORATION, POINT-OF-CARE TESTING, DNA, VALORISATION, Chemistry (incl. biochemistry)

Disciplines:Chemical aspects of sensor technology, Electrochemical methods, DNA analysis technology, Medical biotechnology diagnostics, Molecular diagnostics

Research techniques:DNA nanotechnology: - DNA nanostructures and DNA origami - Aptamers - DNAzymes and MNAzymes Bioassays and Biomolecular interactions: - Electrochemistry: potentiometry and amperometry - Optical Biosensors: SPR, Biolayer Interferometry, etc. - Lateral flow, SIMPLE and (Digital) Microfluidics - ELISA and Digital ELISA - Bioreceptors: DNA, antibodies, enzymes, nanobodies, etc. Molecular Biology: - DNA amplification: PCR, HRM, HCR, RCA, primer design - Electrophoresis - DNA cloning and sequencing - DNA barcoding  Chemical analysis techniques: - Chromatography: HPLC, UPLC, UV/vis and MS - Titrations/dissolution Microscopy: - Light, fluorescence and confocal microscopy - AFM

Users of research expertise:University members - Students - ATP - PhD - Postdoc - ZAP People working in the following sectors: - Healthcare - Environment - Food industry - Border Control and Security - Education - Governmental