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Associate Professor Volker Michael Nock

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Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Email: volker.nock@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694303

Office: Link 306

Languages: English, French, German, Swedish

About
Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Microfabrication: Photo-Lithography and Soft-Lithography
  • Applied microfluidics
  • Biomedical microdevices
  • Bioreactors
  • Drug delivery
  • Wireless sensors
  • Bioimprint
  • Biomaterials
  • Biosecurity

Researcher Summary

Volker Nock is an Associate Professor and Rutherford Discovery Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

He received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in Microsystem Technology from the Institute for Microsystem Technology (IMTEK) at the Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany, in 2005. He wrote his diploma thesis on single-use valves and pumps for transdermal drug delivery at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2005 he moved to New Zealand and received a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, in 2009. His dissertation focused on the control and measurement of dissolved oxygen in microfluidic bioreactors. From 2009 to his appointment as a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2012, he was a MacDiarmid Institute and Marsden Research Fellow.

He is a Principal Investigator with the Biomolecular Interactions Centre and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, and theme leader for UC Biosecurity Innovations. From 2017 to 2020, he co-directed of the Biomolecular Interaction Centre. In 2019 he was awarded a 5-year Rutherford Discovery Fellowship to work on the "Electrotaxis and protrusive force generation in fungal and oomycete pathogens – Pathways to new biocontrol strategies".  

His research interests include micro- and nanofabrication, surface patterning and the application of microfluidics to Lab-on-a-Chip devices. Major research projects he is currently involved in investigate the use of microfluidics to improve the Bioimprint cellular replication and imaging process, measure force patterns in cells and microorganisms using elastomeric micropillars.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour: Biosecurity/Biosafety
  • Engineering and Technology: Design; Electrical Engineering; Fluids Engineering; Nanotechnology & Solid State Devices; Signal and Image Processing; Simulation, Control and Computer Modelling

Resources

  • Staff webpage
  • MacDiarmid Institute profile
  • Google Scholar profile
  • Researchgate profile
  • ORCID
  • Nock Lab website
  • LinkedIn

Prizes and Awards

  • Awarded the 2014 College of Engineering New and Emerging Researcher Award ( 2014 )
  • Winner Tech Jumpstart 2016 ( 2016 )
  • Winner Tech Jumpstart 2018 ( 2018 - present )
  • Winner Tech Jumpstart 2021 ( 2021 )
  • Rutherford Discovery Fellowship ( 2020 - 2024)

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Allan C., Tayagui A., Hornung R., Nock V. and Meisrimler C. (2022) A dual-flow RootChip enables quantification of bi-directional calcium signalling in primary roots. Frontiers in Plant Science http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1040117.
  • Degnan RM., McTaggart AR., Shuey LS., Pame LJ., Smith GR., Gardiner DM., Nock V., Soffe R., Sale S. and Garrill A. (2022) Exogenous double-stranded RNA inhibits infection physiology of rust fungi to reduce symptoms in planta. Molecular Plant Pathology 00: 1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mpp.13286.
  • Lacalendola N., Tayagui A., Ting M., Malmstrom J., Nock V., Willmott GR. and Garrill A. (2022) Biomechanical responses of encysted zoospores of the oomycete Achlya bisexualis to hyperosmotic stress are consistent with an ability to turgor regulate. Fungal Genetics and Biology 159 103676 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fgb.2022.103676.
  • Meffan R., Menges J., Dolamore F., Mak D., Fee C., Dobson R. and Nock V. (2022) Capillaric-Field Effect Transistors. Microsystem & Nanoengineering 8 33 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41378-022-00360-8.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2022) Application of sequential cyclic compression on cancer cells in a flexible microdevice. PLoS One http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0279896.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2022) Microdevice-based mechanical compression on living cells. iScience 25(12) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105518.
  • Watkin SAJ., Bennie R., Gilkes J., Nock V., Pearce FG. and Dobson R. (2022) On the utility of microfluidic systems to study protein interactions: advantages, challenges, and applications. European Biophysics Journal http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00249-022-01626-9.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2021) A flexible microdevice for mechanical cell stimulation and compression in microfluidic settings. Frontiers in Physics http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2021.654918.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Sale S., Sarkar D., Nock V. and Garrill A. (2021) Platforms for High-Throughput Screening and Force Measurements on Fungi and Oomycetes. Micromachines 12(6) 639: 1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi12060639.
  • Menges J., Meffan C., Dolamore F., Fee C., Dobson R. and Nock V. (2020) New flow control systems in capillarics: Off valves. Lab on a Chip http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D0LC00811G.
  • Soffe R., Mach AJ., Onal S., Nock V., Lee LP. and Nevill JT. (2020) Art-on-a-Chip: Preserving Microfluidic Chips for Visualisation and Permanent Display. Small 2002035 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smll.202002035.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2020) Microfluidic platform for integrated compartmentalization of single zoospores, germination and measurement of protrusive force generated by germ tubes. Lab on a Chip http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D0LC00752H.
  • Zadeh HN., Huber T., Nock V., Fee C. and Clucas D. (2020) Complex geometry cellulose hydrogels using a direct casting method. Bioengineering 7(2): 1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering7020058.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock VM. (2019) Micropatterning of hybrid polydimethylsiloxane for replica leaves. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 58 SDDK01: 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.7567/1347-4065/ab0498.
  • Khodabocus MI., Nock V. and Sellier M. (2019) Dynamics of Thin Film Under a Volatile Solvent Source Driven by a Constant Pressure Gradient Flow. Fluids 4(4) 198 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fluids4040198.
  • Soffe R., Altenhuber N., Bernach M., Remus-Emsermann MNP. and Nock VM. (2019) Comparison of replica leaf surface materials for phyllosphere microbiology. PLoS ONE 14(6) e0218102: 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218102.
  • Soffe R., Bernach M., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock V. (2019) Replicating Arabidopsis Model Leaf Surfaces for Phyllosphere Microbiology. Scientific Reports 9(1): 14420-14420. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50983-7.
  • Soffe R., Nock V. and Chase JG. (2019) Towards Point-of-Care Insulin Detection. ACS Sensors 4(1): 3-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.8b01253.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock VM. and Marshall A. (2018) Review: Through-Mask Electrochemical Micromachining: A Review. Journal of The Electrochemical Society 165(16): E841-E855. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/2.1341814jes.
  • Hashemi A., Nock VM., Alkaisi M. and Ali A. (2018) Enhancing the resolution of bioimprinted casein microdevices. International Journal of Nanotechnology 15(8/9/10): 676-682. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJNT.2018.098433.
  • Khodabocus MI., Sellier M. and Nock VM. (2018) Scaling Laws of Droplet Coalescence: Theory and Numerical Simulation. Advances in Mathematical Physics 2018 4906016: 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4906016.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Hashemi A., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2018) A microfluidic gradient generator to simulate the oxygen microenvironment in cancer cell culture. Microelectronic Engineering 195: 107-113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2018.04.011.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Hashemi A., Nock V. and Garrill A. (2018) PVP treatment of PS/PtOEPK sensor films for improved adherence of cancer cells. International Journal of Nanotechnology 15(8/9/10): 753-759. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJNT.2018.098444.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2018) Fabrication of In-Channel High-Aspect Ratio Sensing Pillars for Protrusive Force Measurements on Fungi and Oomycetes. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems 27(5): 827-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JMEMS.2018.2862863.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock V. and Marshall AT. (2017) Through-Mask Electrochemical Micromachining of Aluminum in Phosphoric Acid. Journal of The Electrochemical Society 164(9): E194-E202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/2.0441709jes.
  • Dimartino S., Mather AV., Nowell-Usticke JS., Fischer B. and Nock V. (2017) Investigation of the adhesive from Hormosira banksii germlings and its performance over different material surfaces and topographies. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 75: 114-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2017.02.021.
  • Hashemi A., de Decker F., Orcheston-Findlay L., Alkaisi M., Ali MA. and Nock VM. (2017) Enhanced pattern resolution, swelling-behaviour and biocompatibility of bioimprinted casein microdevices. AIP Advances 7 115019: 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4991783.
  • Tayagui A., Sun Y., Collins DA., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2017) An elastomeric micropillar platform for the study of protrusive forces in hyphal invasion. Lab on a Chip 17(21): 3643-3653. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C7LC00725F.
  • Vi-Vie N., Nock VM. and Sellier M. (2017) Marangoni-Improved Mixing in a Two-Droplet System. Interfacial Phenomena and Heat Transfer 5(1): 81-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1615/InterfacPhenomHeatTransfer.2018024499.
  • Khodabocus MI., Sellier M. and Nock V. (2016) Slug Self-Propulsion in a Capillary Tube Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation. Advances in Mathematical Physics 2016 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1234642.
  • Murray LM., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2016) The use of substrate materials and topography to modify growth patterns and rates of differentiation of muscle cells. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A 104(7): 1638-1645. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.35696.
  • Ng VV., Sellier M. and Nock V. (2016) Marangoni-induced actuation of miscible liquid droplets on an incline. International Journal of Multiphase Flow 82: 27-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2016.02.013.
  • Hashemi A., Mutreja I., Alkaisi MM., Ali MA. and Nock V. (2015) Fabrication of free-standing casein devices with micro- and nanostructured regular and bioimprinted surface features. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B 33(6) 06F901 http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.4931591.
  • Mutreja I., Woodfield T., Sperling S., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2015) Positive and negative bioimprinted polymeric substrates: new platforms for cell culture. Biofabrication 7(2) 25002: 13pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/7/2/025002.
  • Qiu Z., Tu L., Huang L., Zhu T., Nock V., Yu E., Liu X. and Wang W. (2015) An integrated platform enabling optogenetic illumination of Caenorhabditis elegans neurons and muscular force measurement in microstructured environments. Biomicrofluidics 9: 14123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4908595.
  • Murray LM., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2014) Bioimprinted polymer platforms for cell culture using soft lithography. Journal of Nanobiotechnology 12(1) 60: 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12951-014-0060-6.
  • Sasso L., Suei S., Domigan L., Healy J., Nock V., Williams MAK. and Gerrard JA. (2014) Versatile multi-functionalization of protein nanofibrils for biosensor applications. Nanoscale 6(3): 1629-1634. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C3NR05752F.
  • Gross AJ., Nock V., Polson MIJ., Alkaisi MM. and Downard AJ. (2013) Surface Patterning Using Two-Phase Laminar Flow and In Situ Formation of Aryldiazonium Salts. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 52(39): 10261-10264. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201305024.
  • Johari S., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Wang W. (2013) On-chip analysis of C. elegans muscular forces and locomotion patterns in microstructured environments. Lab on a Chip 13(9): 1699-1707. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C3LC41403E.
  • Sellier M., Nock V., Gaubert C. and Verdier C. (2013) Droplet actuation induced by coalescence: Experimental evidences and phenomenological modeling. The European Physical Journal Special Topics 219(1): 131-141. http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2013-01788-0.
  • Ghanbari A., Nock V., Johari S., Blaikie RJ., Chen XQ. and Wang W. (2012) Micropillar-based on-chip system for continuous force measurement of C. elegans. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 22(9): 95009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0960-1317/22/9/095009.
  • Ibrahim SN., Murray L., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2012) The quadrupole microelectrode design on a multilayer biochip for dielectrophoretic trapping of single cells. Microelectronic Engineering 97: 369-374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2012.04.018.
  • Murray LM., Nock V., Alkaisi MM., Lee JJM. and Woodfield TBF. (2012) Fabrication of polymeric substrates with micro- and nanoscale topography bioimprinted at progressive cell morphologies. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B: Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures: Processing, Measurement, and Phenomena 30 06F902 http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.4758759.
  • Yoshida A., Chitcholtan K., Evans JJ., Nock V. and Beasley SW. (2012) In vitro tissue engineering of smooth muscle sheets with peristalsis using a murine induced pluripotent stem cell line. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 47(2): 329-335. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.11.027.
  • Boyd E., Nock V., Weiland D., Li X. and Uttamchandani D. (2011) Direct comparison of stylus and resonant methods for determining Young's Modulus of single and multilayer MEMS cantilevers. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 172(2): 440-446. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2011.09.022.
  • Boyd EJ., Nock V., Li X. and Uttamchandani D. (2011) Density measurement of thin-films for micro-electromechanical systems using micro-cantilever structures. Thin Solid Films 519(22): 7932-7935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2011.07.017.
  • Johari S., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Wang W. (2011) High-Throughput Microfluidic Sorting of C. elegans for Automated Force Pattern Measurement. Materials Science Forum 700: 182-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.700.182.
  • Nock V., Murray L., Samsuri F., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Microfluidic arrays for bioimprint of cancer cells. Microelectronic Engineering 88(8): 1828-1831. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2010.12.042.
  • Sellier M., Nock V. and Verdier C. (2011) Self-propelling, coalescing droplets. International Journal of Multiphase Flow 37(5): 462-468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2011.01.001.
  • Flavel BS., Gross AJ., Garrett DJ., Nock V. and Downard AJ. (2010) A Simple Approach to Patterned Protein Immobilization on Silicon via Electrografting from Diazonium Salt Solutions. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2(4): 1184-1190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/am100020a.
  • Ghanbari A., Nock V., Blaikie R., Chase JG., Chen XQ., Hann CE. and Wang W. (2010) Force pattern characterization of C. elegans in motion. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 39(1/2/3): 137-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034742.
  • Nock V. and Blaikie RJ. (2010) Spatially-Resolved Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen in Multi-Stream Microfluidic Devices. IEEE Sensors Journal 10(12): 1813-1819. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2010.2049016.
  • Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Blaikie RJ. (2010) Photolithographic patterning of polymer-encapsulated optical oxygen sensors. Microelectronic Engineering 87(5-8): 814-816. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2009.11.076.
  • Nock V., Murray L., Samsuri F., Alkaisi M. and Evans J. (2010) Microfluidics-assisted Photo Nanoimprint Lithography for the Formation of Cellular Bioimprints. .
  • Nock VM., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2008) Patterning, integration and characterisation of polymer optical oxygen sensors for microfluidic devices. Lab on a Chip 8: 1300-1307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/b801879k.
  • Samel B., Nock V., Russom A., Griss P. and Stemme G. (2007) A disposable lab-on-a-chip platform with embedded fluid actuators for active nanoliter liquid handling. Biomedical Microdevices 9(1): 61-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10544-006-9015-5.
Chapters
  • Watkin S., Hashemi A., Thomson D., Nock V., Dobson R. and Pearce F. (2023) Laminar flow-based microfluidic systems for molecular interaction analysis—Part 2: Data extraction, processing and analysis. Methods in EnzymologyElsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/bs.mie.2022.12.005.
  • Watkin S., Hashemi A., Thomson D., Pearce F., Dobson R. and Nock V. (2023) Laminar flow-based microfluidic systems for molecular interaction analysis—Part 1: Chip development, system operation and measurement setup. Integrated Methods in Protein Biochemistry: Part BElsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/bs.mie.2022.12.001.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2017) Sensors for micro- and nanofluidic devices. Nanopatterning and Nanoscale Devices for Biological Applications: 209-238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17161.
  • Watkin SAJ., Ryan TM., Miller AG., M. Nock V., Pearce FG. and Dobson RCJ. (2017) Microfluidics for Small-Angle X-ray Scattering. X-ray Scattering: 1-17. Rijeka: InTech. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/65678.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Mak D., Meffan RC., Menges J., Dolamore F., Fee C., Dobson R. and Nock V. (2023) Self-driven capillaric viscometer for direct or cascaded bar graph read-out of relative sample viscosity. In : 25-28. IEEE.
  • Tayagui A., Sun Y., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2023) A microfluidic oxygen gradient generator for the study of aerotropism in hyphae of oomycetes. In : 997-1000. IEEE.
  • Allan C., Tayagui A., Nock V. and Meisrimler CN. (2022) Novel Bi-Directional Dual-Flow-Rootchip to Study Effects of Osmotic Stress on Calcium Signalling in Arabidopsis Roots. In IEEE Symposium on Mass Storage Systems and Technologies 2022-January: 896-899. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MEMS51670.2022.9699700.
  • Andrew PK., Raudsepp A., Nock V., Fan D., Williams MAK., Staufer U. and Avci E. (2022) Developing an Optical Microlever for Stable and Unsupported Force Amplification. In Proceedings of MARSS 2022 - 5th International Conference on Manipulation, Automation, and Robotics at Small Scales http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MARSS55884.2022.9870464.
  • McIntyre F., Sellier M., Gooch S. and Nock V. (2022) Modelling the Flow of a Thin Liquid Film on a Sphere Rotating around a Varying Axis. In.
  • Meffan RC., Mak D., Menges J., Dolamore F., Fee C., Dobson RCJ. and Nock V. (2022) Field Effect Transistor-Like Control of Capillaric Flow Using Off-Valves. In IEEE Symposium on Mass Storage Systems and Technologies 2022-January: 263-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MEMS51670.2022.9699604.
  • Sarkar D., Sun Y., Tayagui A., Adams R., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2022) Microfluidic Platform to Study Electric Field Based Root Targeting by Pathogenic Zoospores. In IEEE Symposium on Mass Storage Systems and Technologies 2022-January: 884-887. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MEMS51670.2022.9699559.
  • Sun Y., Sarkar D., Adams R., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2021) Hybrid normally closed dry- film/elastomer valves for integrated electrotaxis studies. In : 385-386.
  • Meffan R., Menges J., Dolamore F., Fee C., Dobson R. and Nock V. (2020) Transistor off-valve based feedback, metering and logic operations in capillary microfluidics. In http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MEMS51782.2021.9375175.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2020) Parallel screening of single zoospore germination and germ tube protrusive forces. In Proceedings of MicroTAS 2020: 909-910.
  • Meffan C., Cheradame N., Sellier M., Calius E. and Nock V. (2019) Spatially-resolved 3ω thermal flow sensing for microfluidics and biology. In TRANSDUCERS & EUROSENSORS XXXIII Proceedings: 1917-1920. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRANSDUCERS.2019.8808304.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2019) A microfluidic platform for applying localized and dynamically-controlled compression on cancer cells. In 23rd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2019: 640-641.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2019) A monolithic polydimethylsiloxane platform for zoospore Capture, germination and single hypha force sensing. In TRANSDUCERS & EUROSENSORS XXXIII Proceedings: 409-412. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRANSDUCERS.2019.8808505.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock VM. and Marshall A. (2018) Microfabrication and Functionalization of an Aluminum Gas-Phase Micro-Reactor via Through-Mask Electrochemical Micromachining. In ECS Meeting Abstracts MA2018-01(20): 1320-1320. The Electrochemical Society.
  • Meffan C. and Nock VM. (2018) AC resistance thermometry for thermal characterisation sensing inside a microfluidic channel. In Proceedings - ICONN 2018.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Shearer H., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2018) A microfluidic platform with integrated sensing pillars for protrusive force measurements in neurospora crassa. In Proceedings MEMS 2018: 1116-1119. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MEMSYS.2018.8346756.
  • Johari S., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Wang W. (2017) Microvalve-based microfluidic device for C. elegans manipulation. In AIP Conference Proceedings 1885 http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5002473.
  • Meffan C., Calius E. and Nock V. (2017) Thermal Conductivity of PMMA-SiO2 Phononic crystals measured by AC resistance thermometry. In IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2017.8234076.
  • Johari S., Nock V. and Wang W. (2016) PDMS micropillars for C. elegans force measurement. In IEEE International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics, Proceedings, ICSE 2016-September: 9-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SMELEC.2016.7573578.
  • Tayagui A., Garrill A., Collings D. and Nock VM. (2016) On-chip measurement of protrusive force exerted by single hyphal tips of pathogenic microorganisms. In Proceedings of MicroTAS 2016.
  • Johari S., Fazmir H., Anuar AFM., Zainol MZ., Nock V. and Wang W. (2015) PDMS young's modulus calibration for micropillar force sensor application. In RSM 2015 - 2015 IEEE Regional Symposium on Micro and Nano Electronics, Proceedings http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RSM.2015.7354912.
  • Nock V., Tayagui A. and Garrill A. (2015) Elastomeric micropillar arrays for the study of protrusive forces in hyphal invasion. In.
  • Qiu Z., Tu L., Xue X., Zhu T., Nock V., Li Y., Liu X. and Wang W. (2014) Optogenetic manipulation of freely moving C. elegans in an elastomeric environment mimicking and force-measuring chip. In : 718-720.
  • Erhardt J., Nock V., Kieninger J. and Urban GA. (2013) Non-invasive characterization of dissolved oxygen dynamics in water-in-oil droplet microfluidics - Towards 3d micro tumor spheroids for high throughput cancer drug screening. In : 1376-1378.
  • Nock V., Muller Y., Sellier M. and Verdier C. (2013) Biochemical Sensing Assays based on Coalescence-induced Self-propulsion Digital Microfluidics. In : 67-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSensT.2013.6727618.
  • Ghanbari A., Nock V., Blaikie RJ., Chen XQ., Chase JG. and Wang W. (2010) Automated Vision-Based Force Measurement of Moving C. elegans. In : 198-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/COASE.2010.5584225.
  • Nock V., Murray LM., Alkaisi MM. and Blaikie RJ. (2010) Patterning of polymer-encapsulated optical oxygen sensors by electron beam lithography. In ICONN 2010: 237-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICONN.2010.6045186.
  • Nock V. and Blaikie RJ. (2009) Visualization and Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations in Hydrodynamic Flow Focusing. In IEEE Sensors 2009 Conference Proceedings: 1248-1251. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2009.5398377.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2009) In-situ Optical Oxygen Sensing for Bio-artificial Liver Bioreactors. In IFMBE Proceedings 23: 778-781. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-92841-6_191.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2009) Oxygen Control For Bioreactors And In-vitro Cell Assays. In AIP Conference Proceedings, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology: Proceedings of the International Conference 1151(1): 67-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3203249.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2008) Generation and Detection of Laminar Flow with Laterally-Varying Oxygen Concentration Levels. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 1: 299-301.
  • Nock V., Ghanbari A., Wang W., Blaikie R., Chase JG., Chen XQ. and Hann CE. (2008) Force Pattern Characterization of C. elegans in Motion. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP08): 680-685. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749604.
  • Nock VM., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Microfluidics for bioartificial livers. In Proceedings of Health Research Society of Canterbury’s AGM and Scientific Meeting 120(1252): 2-3.
  • Nock VM., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Micro-patterning of polymer-based optical oxygen sensors for lab-on-chip applications. In Proceedings of SPIE 6799(BioMEMS and Nanotechnology III): 67990Y. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.759023.
  • Peters C., Nock V. and Manoli Y. (2005) Design and Fabrication of Planar Antennas for Wireless Power and Data Transmission to Implants. In.
  • Samel B., Nock V., Russom A., Griss P. and Stemme G. (2005) Nanoliter Liquid Handling On A Low Cost Disposable With Embedded Fluid Actuators. In Transducers '05 Digest of Technical Papers 1: 356-359. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SENSOR.2005.1496429.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Hashemi A., Wood R., Dunn E. and Nock V. (2022) Directing differentiation of stem cells using cell-imprinted culture platforms. Leuven, Belgium: Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) 2022, 19-23 Sep 2022.
  • Tayagui A., Lacalendola N., Ting M., Malmstrom J., Nock V., Willmott G. and Garrill A. (2022) Turgor regulation in encysted oomycete zoospores. Brno, Czech Republic: OMGN22: Oomycete Biology, Pathology, and Ecology, 22-25 Aug 2022.
  • Allan C., Nock V. and Meisrimler C. (2021) In the dark, but well informed: How do plant roots sense water stress and pathogens? Christchurch, New Zealand: 16th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists, 22-25 Nov 2021.
  • Altenhuber N., Nock V. and Downard A. (2021) An Aptamer Modified Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistor to Measure Insulin. Rotorua, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Annual Symposium, 9-12 Feb 2021.
  • Altenhuber N., Nock V. and Downard A. (2021) An Aptamer Modified Sensor System to Measure Insulin. Jeju, South Korea: 72nd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, 29 Aug-3 Sep 2021.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi M., Woodfield T., Lim K., Soliman B. and Nock V. (2021) Directing differentiation of stem cells using cellimprinted culture platforms. Rotoroa, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Annual Symposium, 9-12 Feb 2021.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2021) Experimental and computational methods to reveal the impact of applied compression on cells. Rotoroa, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Annual Symposium, 9-12 Feb 2021.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2021) Mechanical cell stimulation and compression in a microfluidic device. Auckland, New Zealand: Fluids in New Zealand, 27-29 Jan 2021.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2021) Sequential cyclic compression profiles applied on cancer cells in a flexible microdevice. Turin, Italy: 47th International Conference on Micro and Nanoengineering (MNE), 20-23 Sep 2021.
  • Sale S., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2021) Mission impossible – growing rust fungi separately from their hosts using artificial flat and heterogeneous surfaces. Christchurch, New Zealand: 16th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists, 22-25 Nov 2021.
  • Sarkar D., Nock V. and Garrill A. (2021) A step toward preventing Oomycete’s infection through the modification of electric fields on a microfluidic device. Christchurch, New Zealand: 16th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists, 22-25 Nov 2021.
  • Sun Y., Sarkar D., Adams R., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2021) Hybrid normally closed dry-film/elastomer valves for integrated electrotaxis studies. Palm Springs, USA: The 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, 10-14 Oct 2021.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2021) Lab-on-a-chip Platforms for Single Zoospore, Fungal and Oomycete Studies. Rotorao, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Annual Symposium, 9-12 Feb 2021.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Nock V. and Remus-Emsermann M. (2020) Artificial leaf to study complexities of microbial life on leaves. Auckland: NZMEC 6, 20-21 Feb 2020.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Nock V. and Remus-Emsermann M. (2020) Artificial leaf to study complexities of microbial life on leaves. Tūbingen: EMBO | EMBL Symposium: The Organism and its Environment, 1-4 Mar 2020.
  • Franke C., Nock V. and Alkaisi M. (2020) 3D structured hydrogels for physical forces study of cancer cells. Christchurch, New Zealand: Materials@UC 2020, 19-20 Nov 2020.
  • Nock V. (2020) Development of lab-on-a-chip platform to investigate the molecular generation of protrusive force and hence the invasive capabilities of hyphal organisms such as fungi and oomycetes. Wellington, NZ: Callaghan Innovation Soft Polymer Sensor Workshop, 27 Feb 2020.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2020) A flexible micro-piston device for mechanical cell stimulation and compression in microfluidic settings. Christchurch, New Zealand: Materials@UC 2020, 19-20 Nov 2020.
  • Sarkar D., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2020) Can we prevent Kauri Dieback disease through the modification of electric fields? Christchurch, New Zealand: Materials@UC 2020, 19-20 Nov 2020.
  • Altenhuber N., Soffe R., Downard A. and Nock V. (2019) An Aptamer Sensor to Measure Insulin. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 24-28 Nov 2019.
  • Altenhuber N., Soffe R., Downard A. and Nock VM. (2019) Diabetes Management: Developing a Point-of-Care Insulin Sensor. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Bernach M., Remus-Emsermann M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Artificial leaf surfaces and fluorescently labelled bacteria to investigate phyllosphere microbiology. Queenstown: Biomolecular Interactions and Engineering QMB Satellite Symposium, 1-2 Sep 2019.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock VM. (2019) Hybrid PDMS with increased permeability for phyllosphere microbiology. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Hashemi A., Ali MA., Alkaisi M. and Nock VM. (2019) Characteristics of bioimprinted casein microdevices as biodegradable cell-culture substrates. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Meffan C., Cheradame N., Sellier M., Calius E. and Nock V. (2019) Spatially-resolved 3ω thermal flow sensing for microfluidics and biology. Berlin, Germany: 20th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, 23-27 Jun 2019.
  • Meffan C., Sellier M., Cheradame N., Calius E. and Nock VM. (2019) Application of the 3w method to microfluidics. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Nock V., Sun Y., Tayagui A., Sarkar D. and Garrill A. (2019) Using Lab-on-a-Chip technology to reduce complexity in plant-fungi interaction studies. Queenstown, New Zealand: Queenstown Research Week, 1-2 Sep 2019.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2019) All-in-one multipurpose microfluidic platform for cancer cell growth, cell viability,and selective mechanical stimulation and lysis. Wollongong, Australia: 10th Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics Symposium (ANZNMF), 1-3 Jul 2019.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock VM. (2019) Design and Fabrication of a Microfluidic System for Force Application on Cancer Cells. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Hashemi A., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2019) Oxygen control and measurement to incorporate drug resistant regions into the cancer model. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Reis M., Pawson S. and Nock V. (2019) Miniaturized assay on biofuntionalized surface for selective detection of a single volatile organic compound. Sevilla, Spain: SEB Annual Meeting, 2-5 Jul 2019.
  • Reis M., Pawson S. and Nock V. (2019) Thin film functionalization for engineering of selective sensor surface. Aveiro, Portugal: 2nd International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, 9-12 Jul 2019.
  • Reis M., Pawson S. and Nock VM. (2019) Protein Functionalization on Atomically Flat Gold for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Sensing. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Remus-Emsermann M., Bernach M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Sweat leaf of mine. Christchurch: Materials, 25-26 Nov 2019.
  • Soffe R., Altenhuber N., Bernach M., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock VM. (2019) Building an Artificial-Leaf-on-a-Chip. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Soffe R., Bernach M., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock V. (2019) The Art behind an Artificial Leaf-on-a-Chip. Wollongon, Australia: 10th Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics Symposium (ANZNMF), 1-3 Jul 2019.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2019) A monolithic polydimethylsiloxane platform for zoospore capture, germination and single hypha force sensing. Berlin, Germany: 20th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, 23-27 Jun 2019.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2019) Trapping and Maintenance of Individual Zoospores On-Chip for Single Cell Protrusive Force Measurements. Wellington, New Zealand: 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9), 10 Feb 2019.
  • Tayagui A., Sun Y., Nock V. and Garrill A. (2019) The use of Lab-on-a-Chip devices to study the invasive growth of oomycetes. Oban, Scotland: 20th Oomycete Molecular Genetics Network Annual Meeting, 10-12 Jul 2019.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock VM. and Marshall A. (2018) Microfabrication and Functionalization of an Aluminum Gas-Phase Micro-Reactor via Through-Mask Electrochemical Micromachining. Seattle, USA: 233rd ECS Meeting, 13-17 May 2018.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Nock V. and Remus-Emsermann M. (2018) Artificial plant leaf surface as a surrogate for microbial colonization. Auckland: NZMEC 5, 13-14 Mar 2018.
  • Bernach M., Soffe R., Nock V. and Remus-Emsermann M. (2018) Artificial plant leaf surface as a surrogate for microbial colonization. Dunedin: NZMS-NZSBMB Joint Annual Conference 2018, 26-29 Nov 2018.
  • Meffan C. and Nock VM. (2018) Thermal conductivity measurements and interfacial measurements and interfacial thermal resistance : a comparative study of extended 3ω techniques. Nanjing, China: Phonons 2018, 30 May-3 Jun 2018.
  • Meffan C., Cheradome N., Sellier M. and Nock VM. (2018) Thermal flow sensor for micro-velocimetry and sub surface flow measurements. Auckland, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics 2018, 27-29 Jun 2018.
  • Nock VM. (2018) Fabrication of high-aspect ratio elastomeric pillars. Auckland, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics 2018, 26-29 Jun 2018.
  • Nock VM. (2018) Fungal Diseases and Climate Change – New tools to study hyphal invasion. Wellington, New Zealand: 2nd Pacific Climate Change Conference, 21-23 Feb 2018.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2018) A microfluidic gradient generator to simulate the oxygen microenvironment in cancer cell culture. Auckland, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics 2018, 27-29 Jun 2018.
  • Soffe R. and Nock VM. (2018) Leaf-on-a-chip: artificial or art? Auckland, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics 2018, 27-29 Jun 2018.
  • Soffe R., Bernach M., Altenhuber N., Remus-Emsermann M. and Nock VM. (2018) PDMS Replica Leaf Surfaces for Phyllosphere Microbiology. Sapporo, Japan: 31st International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference (MNC 2018), 13-16 Nov 2018.
  • Sun Y., Tayagui A., Shearer H., Garrill A. and Nock V. (2018) A microfluidic platform with integrated sensing pillars For protrusive force measurements in neurospora crassa. Belfast, UK: The 31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2018), 21-25 Jan 2018.
  • Watkin S., Dobson R. and Nock VM. (2018) Tracking diffusion using fluorescence microscopy. Auckland, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics 2018, 26-29 Jun 2018.
  • Baldhoff T., Marshall AT. and Nock VM. (2017) Through-mask electrochemical micromachining of aluminium. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-8), 12 Feb 2017.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock VM. and Marshall A. (2017) Aluminium micromachining in phosphoric acid via through-mask electrochemical micromachining. Braga, Portugal: 43rd International Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering, 18-22 Sep 2017.
  • Baldhoff T., Nock VM. and Marshall A. (2017) Aluminium Micromachining via Mass-Transfer Limited, Electrochemical Dissolution in Phosphoric Acid. Providence, USA: 68th Annual Meeting of the ISE, 27 Aug-1 Sep 2017.
  • Hashemi A., Ali MA., Alkaisi MM. and Nock VM. (2017) Cross-linked, bioimprinted casein microdevices as biodegradable cell-culture substrates. Queenstown. New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-8), 12 Feb 2017.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi M., Ali MA. and Nock VM. (2017) Enhancing the resolution of bioimprinted casein microdevices. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN8), 12-16 Feb 2017.
  • Hashemi A., De Decker F., Orcheston-Findlay L., Alkaisi M., Ali MA. and Nock VM. (2017) Enhanced pattern resolution, swelling-behaviour and biocompatibility of bioimprinted casein microdevices. Auckland, New Zealand: Biotherapeutics Association of Australasia Conference, 1-3 Nov 2017.
  • Hashemi A., De Decker F., Orcheston-Findlay LD., Alkaisi M., Ali MA. and Nock VM. (2017) Biomimetic tissue-culture platform based on micro- and nanopatterned casein. Orlando, FL, USA: 61st International Conference on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication (EIPBN), 30 May-2 Jun 2017.
  • Meffan C. and Nock VM. (2017) Thermal conductivity of PMMA-SiO2 superlattices. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-8), 12 Feb 2017.
  • Meffan C., Calius E. and Nock VM. (2017) Thermal Conductivity of PMMA-SiO2 Phononic Crystals Measured by AC Resistance Thermometry. Glasgow, Scotland: IEEE Sensors Conference, 30 Oct-1 Nov 2017.
  • Nock VM. (2017) Life as an Engineer in the (Biomolecular) Candy Shop. Christchurch, New Zealand: BIC ten-year celebration symposium, 15 Nov 2017.
  • Nock VM. and Garrill A. (2017) Microfluidic devices for the measurement of protrusive forces generated by hyphal microorganisms. Hobart, Australia: AMN/ISMM/APBCM/ANZNMF, 26-29 Jun 2017.
  • Nock VM. and Hashemi A. (2017) Casein microdevices with bioimprinted surface features. Orlando, Florida, USA: 61st International Conference on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication, 30 May-2 Jun 2017.
  • Nock VM., Tayagui A., Sun Y. and Garrill A. (2017) Characterization of protrusive forces generated by individual hyphal tips of Achlya bisexualis on a lab-on-a-chip platform. Singapore: IUMS 2017, 17-21 Jul 2017.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2017) Cell proliferation on a PS/PtOEPK oxygen sensor film. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-8), 12 Feb 2017.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., garrill A. and Nock VM. (2017) Control and measurement of the oxygen microenvironment on-chip for long-term cancer cell culture. Braga, Portugal: 43rd International Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering, 18-22 Sep 2017.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Hashemi A., Garrill A. and Nock VM. (2017) PVP treatment of PS/PtOEPK sensor films for improved adherence of cancer cells. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN8), 12-16 Feb 2017.
  • Reis M., Lloyd-Jones G., Pawson S. and Nock VM. (2017) Taking advantage of insect’s antenna biochemistry for the development of a sensor for volatile organic compounds. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-8), 12 Feb 2017.
  • Watkin S., Pearce FG., Dobson R. and Nock VM. (2017) Developing New Microfluidic Tools for the Biochemistry Toolbox. Lorne, Australia: 42nd Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, 5-8 Feb 2017.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi M., Nock VM. and Ali MA. (2016) Resolution and stability enhancement of bioimprints on casein-based fi lms. Vienna, Austria: 42nd International Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering (MNE), 19-23 Sep 2016.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi MM., Ali MA. and Nock VM. (2016) Enhancing the resolution and stability of bioimprinted casein microdevices. Vienna, Austria: 42nd International Conference on Micro & Nano Engineering (MNE), 19-23 Sep 2016.
  • Nock V. and Orcheston-Findlay L. (2016) Oxygen microenvironment manipulation using laminar flow for cancer therapy resistance analysis. Auckland, New Zealand: Fluids in New Zealand 2016, 26-27 Jan 2016.
  • Nock VM., Tayagui A., Collings D. and Garrill A. (2016) Hyphae-on-a-chip: a microfluidic platform for the study of protrusive forces in hyphal invasion. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Microbiological Society and NZ Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Joint Conference, 14-17 Nov 2016.
  • Tayagui A., Garrill A., Collings D. and Nock VM. (2016) On-chip measurement of protrusive force exerted by single hyphal tips of pathogenic microorganisms. Dublin, Ireland: 20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, 9-13 Oct 2016.
  • Tayagui A., Nock V., Collings D. and Garrill. (2016) The Role Played by the Cytoskeleton in Invasive Hyphal Growth of Fungi and Oomycetes. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Microbiological Society and NZ Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Joint Conference,, 14-17 Nov 2016.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi MM., Ali MA. and Nock V. (2015) Fabrication of Free-standing Casein Microstructures with Bioimprinted Cellular Surface Features. Wellington, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 19-20 Nov 2015.
  • Hashemi A., Mutreja I., Ali MA., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2015) Fabrication of Free-standing Casein Microstructures with Bioimprinted Cellular Surface Features. San Diego, CA, USA: 59th International Conference on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication, 26-29 May 2015.
  • Hashemi A., Tay D., Mutreja I., Ali MA., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2015) Micro- and Nanopatterning of Freestanding Protein Films. Nelson, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-7), 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Meffan C., Nock V. and Calius E. (2015) Fabrication of thermal meta-materials. Wellington, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 19-20 Nov 2015.
  • Ng V., Nock V. and Sellier M. (2015) Engineering Surface Traces for Self-Propulsion of Droplets. Nelson, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-7), 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Nock V. (2015) From proteins to small organisms - Using chip-based tools to understand the role of biomolecules. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: BIC Engineering Biotechnology Symposium, 19-19 Mar 2015.
  • Nock V., Johari S., Alkaisi MM. and Wang W. (2015) Worm on the Run - A versatile force-sensing platform for the study of freely moving nematodes. Nelson, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-7), 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Nock V., Nivaskumar M. and Dobson R. (2015) Laminar flow devices for the measurement of diffusional coefficients of proteins and protein complexes. Christchurch, New Zealand: Fluids in New Zealand 2015 (FiNZ), 28-30 Jan 2015.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L. and Nock V. (2015) Oxygen Microenvironment Manipulation using laminar flow for cancer therapy resistance analysis. Wellington, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 19-20 Nov 2015.
  • Orcheston-Findlay L., Chitcholtan K. and Nock V. (2015) Controlling the oxygen microenvironment in 2D cancer cell monolayers on-chip. Nelson, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-7), 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Sellier M. and Nock V. (2015) Self-propelled droplets. Nelson, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (AMN-7), 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Tayagui A., Nock V., Collings DA. and Garrill A. (2015) The role of the cytoskeleton in invasive hyphal growth of fungi and oomycetes. Rotorua, New Zealand: 60th New Zealand Microbiological Society Conference, 2-5 Nov 2015.
  • Mutreja I., Sperling S., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Woodfield TBF. (2014) Fabrication of Bioimprinted polymeric substrates with micro- and nano-scale topography: new platforms for cell culture. Pohang, South Korea: International Conference on Biofabrication 2014, 28 Sep-1 Oct 2014.
  • Alkaisi MM., Murray L., Nock V. and Evans JJ. (2013) Morphology and differentiation in bioimprinted cells. Auckland, New Zealand: 12th International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICFPAM 2013), 8-13 Dec 2013.
  • Alkaisi MM., Murray LM., Nock V. and Evans JJ. (2013) Influence of substrate materials and topography on cells behaviour. Auckland, New Zealand: Sixth International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-6), 11-15 Feb 2013.
  • Alkaisi MM., Murray LM., Nock V., Mutreja I., Tang T. and Evans JJ. (2013) The role of materials and topography on biological cells behavior. Imperial College, London, UK: 39th International Conference on Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE2013), 16-19 Sep 2013.
  • Erhardt J. and Nock V. (2013) Oxygen measurement in droplets. Christchurch, New Zealand: Fluids in New Zealand 2013, 20 Jan-1 Feb 2013.
  • Nock V. (2013) Micro- and Nano-engineering for Biomedical Devices. Christchurch, New Zealand: MedTech in Christchurch, 18-18 Dec 2013.
  • Nock V., Muller Y., Sellier M. and Verdier C. (2013) Mixing droplets by coalescence induced self-propulsion. Auckland, New Zealand: 6th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-6), 11-15 Feb 2013.
  • Nock V., Murray LM., Dennis C., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2013) Effect of Micro-patterned Polystyrene Substrates on Myoblast Morphology. Auckland, New Zealand: 6th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-6), 11-15 Feb 2013.
  • Soffe R. and Nock V. (2013) Droplet microfluidics for lab-on-chip device applications. Christchurch, New Zealand: Fluids in New Zealand 2013, 30 Jan-1 Feb 2013.
  • Downard AJ., Gross AJ., Nock V., Polson MIJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2012) Surface grafting at the interface of flowing streams: In situ generation of aryldiazonium salts inside microchannels. Prague, Czech Republic: 63rd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), 19-24 Aug 2012.
  • Gaubert C., Nock V., Verdier C. and Sellier M. (2012) Controlled droplet motion on a PDMS substrate. Haifa, Israel: 6th Conference of the International Marangoni Association (IMA6), 18-21 Jun 2012.
  • Ibrahim SN., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2012) Trapping single cells on a sandwiched insulator with back contact (SIBC) biochip. Perth, Australia: International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2012), 6-9 Feb 2012.
  • Johari S., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Wang W. (2012) Elastomeric pillar arrays for integrated measurement of C. Elegans locomotion forces. Okinawa, Japan: 16th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS), 28 Oct-1 Nov 2012.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2012) Fabrication of cell-culture substrates with combined regular micro- and bioimprinted nanoscale topographies. Perth, Australia: International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2012), 6-9 Feb 2012.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2012) Substrate-dependent morphology and differentiation in C2C12 myoblasts. Queenstown, New Zealand: Medical Sciences Congress (MedSciNZ), 27-29 Aug 2012.
  • Murray LM., Lee JJM., Nock V., Woodfield TBF. and Alkaisi MM. (2012) Polymeric Substrates with Bioimprinted Micro- and Nanoscale Topography for Regulation of Chondrocyte Re-Differentiation. Waikoloa, HI, USA: 56th International Conference on Electron, Ion and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication (EIPBN), 29 May-1 Jun 2012.
  • Nock V. (2012) Bio-Nano Sensors. Auckland, New Zealand: Medical Technology Association of NZ and New Zealand Health IT Cluster Conference (MTANZ), 27-28 Feb 2012.
  • Nock V., Gross AJ., Polson MIJ., Alkaisi MM. and Downard AJ. (2012) Single and multiphase laminar flow patterning of aryldiazonium salt solutions inside microchannels. Wellington, New Zealand: 3rd Australia & New Zealand Micro/Nanofluidics and Bionano Symposium, 12-13 Apr 2012.
  • Sellier M., Nock V. and Verdier C. (2012) Droplet actuation induced by coalescence: experiments and modelling. Wellington, New Zealand: 3rd Australia & New Zealand Micro/Nanofluidics and Bionano Symposium, 12-13 Apr 2012.
  • Sellier M., Nock V., Gaubert C. and Verdier C. (2012) Droplet actuation induced by coalescence: experiments and modeling. Haifa, Israel: 6th Conference of the International Marangoni Association (IMA6), 18-21 Jun 2012.
  • Ibrahim SN., Nock V. and Alkaisi MM. (2011) Trapping Single Cell in Microfluidic Channel using AC Electrokinetics. Wellington, New Zealand: 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-5), 7-11 Feb 2011.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Alkaisi M. and Evans J. (2011) Bioimprint Surface Patterning and Replication for use as Cell Culture Substrates. Wellington, New Zealand: 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-5), 7-11 Feb 2011.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on Bioimprinted Substrates. Queenstown, New Zealand: 21st Annual Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE) Conference, 27-29 Apr 2011.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Engineering the cancer microenvironment: the effects of cell-patterned Bioimprint substrates on endometrial cancer morphology and proliferation. Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Oncology Conference (NZSO 2011), 12-13 May 2011.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Photo nanoimprint lithography of biological samples using microfabricated PDMS stencils. Las Vegas, NV, USA: 55th International Confrence on Electron, Ion, Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication (EIPBN), 31 May-3 Jun 2011.
  • Murray L., Nock V., Evans JJ. and Alkaisi MM. (2011) Multifaceted analysis of cell adhesion and growth patterns on Bioimprinted substrates. Queenstown, New Zealand: Medical Sciences Congress 2011 (MedSciNZ 2011), 29-31 Aug 2011.
  • Nock V. (2011) High-Resolution Sensor Patterns for Spatially-Resolved Optical Measurement of Oxygen in Microfluidic Devices. Kintex, Korea: 9th International Nanotech Symposium (NanoKorea 2011), 24-26 Aug 2011.
  • Nock V., Alkaisi MM., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2011) Optical Sensors for Spatially-Resolved Measurement of Oxygen in Microfluidic Devices. Las Vegas, NV, USA: 55th International Confrence on Electron, Ion, Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication (EIPBN), 31 May-3 Jun 2011.
  • Nock V., Murray L., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Control and measurement of hypoxia in microfluidic cancer assays. Auckland, New Zealand: Benchtop to Bedside - The New Zealand Society of Oncology Conference (NZSO 2011), 12-13 May 2011.
  • Nock V., Murray L., Samsuri F., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2011) Microfluidic Devices for Cellular Bioimprint. Wellington, New Zealand: 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-5), 7-11 Feb 2011.
  • Nock V., Sellier M., Alkaisi MM. and Verdier C. (2011) Generation of Micro-Droplets for the Study of Droplet Coalescence and Self-propulsion. Wellington, New Zealand: 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-5), 7-11 Feb 2011.
  • Sellier M., Verdier C. and Nock V. (2011) Coalescence-induced droplet actuation. Baltimore, MA, USA: 64th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, 20-22 Nov 2011.
  • Yoshida A., Chitcholtan K., Evans JJ., Nock V. and Beasley S. (2011) Refined technique to enable iPS cells differentiation into gut cells with the potential for tissue engineering to construct new bowel in vitro. Belfast, UK: British Association of Pediatric Surgeons (BAPS) 2011 International Congress, 19-22 Jul 2011.
  • Flavel B., Gross A., Garrett D., Nock V. and Downard A. (2010) A Simple Approach to Patterned Protein Immobilisation on Silicon via Electrografting from Diazonium Salt Solutions. Sydney, Australia: 2010 International Conference On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2010), 22-26 Feb 2010.
  • Murray L., Samsuri F., Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Evans JJ. (2010) Bioimprinted polymers as cell-patterned substrates for cell culture. Genoa, Italy: 36th International Conference on Micro & Nano Engineering (MNE), 19-22 Sep 2010.
  • Nock V. (2010) Microfluidics-assisted Bioimprint. Christchurch, New Zealand: The 6th MacDiarmid Institute BioNanoNetwork Meeting, 30-30 Apr 2010.
  • Nock V., Alkaisi M. and Blaikie RJ. (2010) Optical Oxygen Sensor Patterning by Electron Beam Lithography. Sydney, Australia: 2010 International Conference On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN), 22-26 Feb 2010.
  • Nock V., Samsuri F., Murray L., Evans J. and Alkaisi M. (2010) High Density Microfluidic Arrays for Bioimprint of Cancer Cells. Genoa, Italy: 36th International Conference on Micro & Nano Engineering (MNE), 19-22 Sep 2010.
  • Noorjannah S., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2010) Simulations and Design of Quadrupole Biochip Platform. Sydney, Australia: 2010 International Conference On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN), 22-26 Feb 2010.
  • Nock V. (2009) Flow-Based Polymer Delivery, Polymerization and Imprint Removal. Wellington, New Zealand: 1st New Zealand Nano and Microfluidics Workshop, 8-8 Jun 2009.
  • Nock V. (2009) From BioArtificial Livers to Single Cell Imaging - Experimental Microfluidics at the University of Canterbury. Melbourne, Australia: ANZ Microfluidics Gathering, 15-15 Apr 2009.
  • Nock V. (2009) From Oxygen sensing to cellular imaging - experimental microfluidics at the University of Canterbury. Christchurch, New Zealand: The 5th MacDiarmid Institute BioNanoNetwork Meeting, 20-20 Apr 2009.
  • Nock V. and Blaikie RJ. (2009) Visualization and Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations in Hydrodynamic Flow Focusing. Christchurch, New Zealand: 8th Annual IEEE Conference on Sensors, 25-28 Oct 2009.
  • Nock V., Alkaisi MM. and Blaikie RJ. (2009) High-resolution patterning of polymer-encapsulated optical oxygen sensors. Ghent, Belgium: 35th International Conference on Micro & Nano Engineering (MNE), 28 Sep-1 Oct 2009.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2009) Graduated Oxygen Levels using Multiple Laminar Streams. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand: The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology AMN4 Conference (AMN4), 8-12 Feb 2009.
  • Nock V. (2008) Beyond Imaging: Applications of Fluorescence Microscopy. Wellington, New Zealand: The MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium 2008, 10-11 Nov 2008.
  • Nock V. (2008) Integrated Optical Oxygen Sensors for PDMS-based Microfluidic Devices. Christchurch, New Zealand: The 4th MacDiarmid Institute BioNanoNetwork Meeting, 1-1 Feb 2008.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2008) In-situ Oxygen Gradients for Cell-Culture Bioreactor. Christchurch, New Zealand: HRSC Scientific Meeting, 24-24 Sep 2008.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Design and Fabrication of a Bioartificial Liver Bioreactor. Christchurch, New Zealand: Dumont d'Urville Workshop on Micro and Nanoscale Flow, 10-11 Apr 2007.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Design and Fabrication of a Bio-Artificial Liver Bioreactor. Wellington, New Zealand: Nano- & Bionano-Technology, Quantum Transport & Quantum Functional Semiconductors (NBT-QT 2007), 8-10 Feb 2007.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Electron Beam Lithography for the Fabrication of Grayscale Masks. Wellington, New Zealand: Third International Conference of Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology (AMN-3), 11-16 Feb 2007.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Microfluidics for Bio-Artificial Livers. Wellington, New Zealand: Third International Conference of Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology (AMN-3), 11-16 Feb 2007.
  • Nock V., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Optical Sensing of Oxygen in a Cell-Culture Bioreactor. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand: The 2007 MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 26-27 Nov 2007.
  • Nock V., Boeser A., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Microfluidics for Bioartificial Livers. Christchurch, New Zealand: HRSC Scientific Meeting, 21-21 Mar 2007.
  • Nock VM., Blaikie RJ. and David T. (2007) Plasma Patterning of Fluorescence-based Oxygen Sensors. Copenhagen, Denmark: 33rd International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Engineering (MNE), 23-26 Sep 2007.
  • Nock V. (2006) Microfluidics for Bio-Artificial Livers. Christchurch, New Zealand: The 2nd MacDiarmid Institute BioNanoNetwork Meeting, 16-16 Jan 2006.
  • Nock V., Blaikie R. and David T. (2006) Bioartificial Livers - A Place in Therapy? University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: The 2006 MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 29-30 Nov 2006.
  • Nock V., Blaikie R. and David T. (2006) Microfluidics for Bio-Artificial Livers. Christchurch, New Zealand: Running Hot! Science in New Zealand Conference, 27-28 Nov 2006.
  • Nock V., Blaikie R. and David T. (2005) Microfluidics for Bio-Artificial Livers. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: The 2005 MacDiarmid Institute Student and Postdoctoral Symposium, 17 Oct 2005.
Theses / Dissertations
  • Nock V. (2009) Control and measurement of oxygen in microfluidic bioreactors. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.
  • Nock V. (2005) Optimization of novel thermally activated single-use valves and pumps for minimally invasive transdermal drug delivery and Lab-on-Chip applications. Freiburg, Germany. University of Freiburg.
Reports
  • Nock V. (2008) Article on Polymer Optical Oxygen Sensors For Microfluidic Devices.Technical Insights' Sensor Technology Alert. Commissioned by Frost & Sullivan. 3pp.
Oral Presentations
  • Turner G. and Nock V. (2022) Nanoscale 3D Printing. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar, 03 Jun 2022.
  • Nock V. (2021) MEMS and why you would want one. Christchurch, New Zealand: Deep tech – creating a boost for NZ economy.
  • Onal S., Alkaisi M. and Nock V. (2021) Putting the pressure on cancer. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar, 26 Feb 2021.
  • Franke C., Nock V. and Alkaisi M. (2020) Physical forces in cancer - a microengineering approach. Online: Malaghan - MacDiarmid Institute joint seminar, 03 Apr 2020.
  • Remus-Emsermann M., Bernach M., Miebach M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Leaf surface microbial ecology at the bacterial individual resolution – understanding bacteria one cell at a time. Lincoln, NZ: Bioprotection Research Core Seminar Series.
  • Remus-Emsermann M., Bernach M., Schlechter R., Miebach M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Studying bacterial ecology using single-cell approaches. Otago Medical School Christchurch: Otago Medical School Christchurch Seminar Series, 09 Dec 2019.
  • Remus-Emsermann M., Schlechter R., Bernach M., Miebach M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Leaf surface microbial ecology at the bacterial individual resolution – understanding bacteria one cell at a time. Lincoln, NZ: Landcare Seminar series, 07 May 2019.
  • Remus-Emsermann M., Schlechter R., Bernach M., Soffe R. and Nock V. (2019) Leaf surface microbial ecology at the bacterial individual resolution – understanding bacteria one cell at a time. Massey Albany Campus Auckland: Biology Seminar series Massey University, 17 Apr 2019.
  • Nock VM. (2018) How Electrical Engineering is helping to revolutionize the analytical sciences. Canterbury Club, Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury Speakers Series.
  • Nock VM. (2017) The Biomolecular Interaction Toolbox – Studying Microorganisms on a Chip. University of Canterbury, Christchurch: MacDiarmid Institute Seminar.
  • Hashemi A. and Nock VM. (2016) Engineering Biodegradable Materials with Bioinspired Topographies. Christchurch, New Zealand: Postgraduate Student Association (PGSA) Showcase, University of Canterbury.
  • Hashemi A. and Nock VM. (2016) Fabrication of Casein Microstructures with Bioimprinted Surface Features. Auckland, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotech- nology Annual Meeting.
  • Hashemi A., Ali MA., Alkaisi M. and Nock VM. (2016) Fabrication of Casein Microstructures with Bioimprinted Surface Features. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar, University of Canterbury.
  • Hashemi A., Alkaisi MM. and Nock V. (2016) Replication fidelity in bioimprinted casein microstructures. Auckland, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Functional Nanostructures Meeting.
  • Nock VM. (2016) Lab-on-a-chip - How Electrical Engineering is helping to revolutionize analytical sciences. BECA, Christchurch, New Zealand: IET Seminar.
  • Nock VM., Tayagui A. and Garrill A. (2016) Hyphae-on-a-chip: a microfluidic platform for the study of protrusive forces in hyphal invasion. Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar.
  • Hashemi A., Ali MA., Alkaisi M. and Nock VM. (2015) Cross-linked, bioimprinted casein microdevices as biodegradable cell-culture substrates. Christchurch, New Zealand: Thesis-in-three Competition, University of Canterbury.
  • Taleb Hashemi AS., Alkaisi M., Ali MA. and Nock V. (2015) Surface Patterning of Casein Devices. University of Canterbury, Christchurch: Greater Christchurch's Postgraduate Network Monthly Meeting.
  • Hashemi A. and Nock V. (2014) Engineering materials with bio-inspired topographies. University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute Theme 4 Meeting.
  • Nock V. (2014) Worm on the run - Measuring forces exerted by moving microorganisms. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Physics Department Seminar.
  • Nock V. (2013) Engineering Biology & Chemistry - A micro and nano toolbox. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: BIC symposium - Progress and new directions: What's new at your place?.
  • Nock V. (2013) Microfabrication for Microfluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Emerging Scientists Association - Cleanrooms and Nanofabrication Workshop.
  • Nock V. (2012) Applied Maths in Microfluidics. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Mathematics and Statistics Seminar Series.
  • Nock V. (2012) Life at the Bio-Nano-Interface. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Seminar.
  • Nock V. (2012) Microfluidics: A bioengineering toolbox. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Biomolecular Interaction Centre Seminar.
  • Nock V. (2011) Microfluidics: Small Volumes, Large Potentials. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar.
  • Nock V. (2010) Experimental Microfluidics at the University of Canterbury. Laboratoire de Spectrométrie Physique (SPECTRO), UJF/CNRS, Grenoble, France: SPECTRO Seminar.
  • Nock V. (2009) Optical Oxygen Sensors for Lab-on-a-Chip Devices. ESR, Christchurch, New Zealand: BIC Symposium, 06 Aug 2009.
  • Nock V. (2008) Microfluidics for Bioartificial Livers - How Semiconductor Technology can improve Biomedical Devices. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical and Computer Engineering Departmental Seminar.
Other
  • Sellier M. and Nock V. (2011) Microfluidics have huge potential. New Zealand Science Teacher(126): 26-28. [Magazine Article].

Student Supervision

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  • PhD - Allan C: In the dark, but well informed: How do plant roots sense water stress and pathogens?
  • PhD - Bernach M: Artificial leaf surface development as a surrogate for microbial colonization of plant leaves
  • PhD - Burling S: Innervated "muscle-on-a-chip" for improved diagnostics and investigation of neuromuscular disorders
  • PhD - Mak D: Development of Capillary Microfluidic Assays for Wine
  • PhD - Maslin T: Exploring the Technological Feasibility of an Active-Filtering, Cochlea-Mimetic Sound Detection Device
  • PhD - Mcintyre F: Spin-coating on non-flat surfaces
  • PhD - Sale S: Beyond Myrtle Rust: Insight into the Invasive Growth of Rust Fungi
  • PhD - Sarkar D: Determination of the Effect of Electrical field on Zoospore of Phytophthora sp. using Lab-on-a- Chip-Technique
  • PhD - Wang Z: Microfluidic assays for in-field pathogen detection
  • Masters - Elliot B: Observation of Calcium signalling response to drought stress in Arabidopsis thaliana roots
  • Completed
  • PhD - Altenhuber N: Advanced Biosensors to Detect Insulin (2022)
  • PhD - Baldhoff T: Through-mask electrochemical micromachining of microchannels (2018)
  • PhD - Franke C: Development of microstructured and protein patterned hydrogels to investigate the influence of the microenvironment on cancer cells (2022)
  • PhD - Hashemi A: Engineering Biodegradable Materials with Bio-inspired Topographies (2018)
  • PhD - Johari S: Microsystems for C. elegans Mechanics and Locomotion Study (2013)
  • PhD - Khodabocus I: Mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of self-propelling, coalescing droplets (2016)
  • PhD - Meffan C: Application of the 3? Method to Micro- and Nano-Scale Thermal Systems (2019)
  • PhD - Murray LM: Influence of substrate topography and materials on behaviour of biological cells (2012)
  • PhD - Ng VV: Self-propulsion and mixing of microdroplets through surface tension gradient (2017)
  • PhD - Onal S: Flexible microdevices for characterization of bionanomechanics in cancer (2022)
  • PhD - Orcheston-Findlay L: Controlling the Oxygen Microenvironment on Chip (2018)
  • PhD - Reis M: Artificial sensors to detect airborne biological compounds (2021)
  • PhD - Sun Y: Hyphae-on-a-chip: a microfluidic platform for the study of protrusive forces in hyphal invasion (2020)
  • PhD - Tayagui A: The role of microtubules in invasive and non-invasive hyphal growth of fungi and oomycetes (2018)
  • PhD - Watkin S: Microfluidic Devices for Applications in Protein Biochemistry (2022)
  • Masters - Allan C: Implementation of a novel bi-directional Dual-Flow-RootChip to investigate the effects of osmotic stress on Calcium signalling in Arabidopsis thaliana roots (2021)
  • Masters - de Decker F: Characterization of casein-based films for cell-culture and medical implants (2017)
  • Masters - Ding Q: Invasive capability of hyphae in different oxygen level (2020)
  • Masters - Erhardt J: Control and Measurement of Oxygen in Microfluidc Device (2013)
  • Masters - Jose B: Modelling of spin-coating (2020)
  • Masters - Thomas A: Effects of the enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis toxin (BFT) on the initiation and proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells using lab-on-a-chip technology. (2020)
  • Masters - Bidanjiri M: Mass flow in hyphae of the oomycete Achlya bisexualis (2018)
  • Masters - Shearer H: The use of Lab-on-a-chip devices to measure protrusive forces exerted by pathogenic fungal and oomycete species (2018)

Affiliations

  • Biomolecular Interaction Centre (Teaching/Research Organisation): Theme Leader/Principal Investigator
  • MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (Teaching/Research Organisation): Principal Investigator
  • UC Biosecurity Innovations (Teaching/Research Organisation): Theme Leader/Principal Investigator
  • IEEE (Professional Organisation): Senior Member
  • Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) (Professional Organisation): Member

Research Groups

  • Nanostructure Engineering Science and Technology (NEST)

Research Projects

  • Self-propelling droplets for microfluidic applications
  • Electrotaxis and protrusive force generation in fungal and oomycete pathogens - Pathways to new biocontrol strategies
  • Flexible microdevices for characterization of the role of bionanomechanics in cancer

Equipment

  • BATLab Microfluidic Flow Controller
  • BATLab Potentiostat
  • Digital Imaging System
  • Fluorescence Microscope
  • Micromill
  • Optical Oxygen Sensor
  • Optical Profilometer
  • Syringe Pump
  • Tunable Resistive Pulse Sensing
  • Nanolab Mask Aligner
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