Dr. Jonathan Wood | Nanoparticle Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jonathan Wood | Nanoparticle Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jonathan Wood ,Swinburne University,Australia

Jonathan Wood is an accomplished researcher with over 13 years of experience in Scanning Probe Microscopy. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nanomedicine and Biomedical Devices, a Master’s by Research in Surface and Material Physics, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Philosophy. Jonathan has served in various academic and technical roles, including Technical Officer at Swinburne College, Research Associate at the University of South Australia, and Laboratory Demonstrator at La Trobe University. His expertise spans SolidWorks, LabView, Origin data analysis, MATLAB, and managing laboratory environments. Jonathan’s notable contributions to nanostructured materials and antibacterial surface research have been widely recognized and published, underscoring his suitability for high-level research awards

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Jonathan Wood:

Jonathan Wood stands out as a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive experience, significant contributions to the field of nanostructured materials, and robust academic background.

šŸŽ“Education:

Jonathan Wood holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nanomedicine and Biomedical Devices, completed between 2019 and 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Masters by Research in Surface and Material Physics from 2011 to 2017, and an Honours degree in the same field from 2009 to 2011. His academic journey began with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Philosophy, which he obtained from 2004 to 2009.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Jonathan Wood has extensive work experience, having held various academic and technical roles throughout his career. In 2023, he served as a Technical Officer and Laboratory Instructor at Swinburne College, where he was responsible for SolidWorks design for 3D printing, LabView, Origin data analysis, MATLAB, equipment maintenance, Arduino and breadboard setup, and teaching the use of digital oscilloscopes, function generators, and DC power supplies. He also acted as the WH&S representative. From 2022 to 2023, Jonathan worked as a Research Associate at the University of South Australia, focusing on the research of emulsions and interfaces, laboratory management, and the analysis of data using Profile Analysis Tensiometer and Wilhelm Balance instrumentation, including SAX/WAX Synchrotron data. Additionally, in 2022, he held the role of University Technical Officer at the University of South Australia, specializing in laboratory maintenance, safety testing, plant inspections, and Atomic Force Microscopy. Earlier, in 2018, he was a Pipette Calibration Technician at Mettler Toledo, where he handled NATA standard calibration, pipette adjustments, repairs, and servicing reports. He also served as a Research Assistant at Deakin University in 2018, assisting in 3D printing and micro-milling for microfluidic devices and researching point-of-care diagnostics. Jonathan’s career includes a long tenure as a Customer Service Officer at Museum Victoria from 2004 to 2018, where he engaged in tour guiding, ticket sales, exhibit guiding, and science demonstrations. From 2009 to 2015, he was a Lab Demonstrator and Technician at La Trobe University Physics Department, demonstrating and training in Atomic Force Microscopy and Scanning Probe Microscopy, supervising XRF, XRD, and SEM research, and demonstrating radiation safety courses

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Long-term antibacterial properties of a nanostructured titanium alloy surface: An in vitro study
    • Cited by: 36
  2. Bio-inspired nanostructured Ti-6Al-4V alloy: the role of two alkaline etchants and the hydrothermal processing duration on antibacterial activity
    • Cited by: 30
  3. Surfaces containing sharp nanostructures enhance antibiotic efficacy
    • Cited by: 18
  4. Spiked titanium nanostructures that inhibit anaerobic dental pathogens
    • Cited by: 14
  5. Antibacterial nanostructured surfaces modulate protein adsorption, inflammatory responses, and fibrous capsule formation
    • Cited by: 12