Robert Selegård

Principal Research Engineer

My research is focused on design and development of new materials by applying and
tailoring peptide mediated biomolecular interactions.

Presentation

The common denominator in my research is peptides. From peptide libraries and antimicrobial peptides to self-assembly of peptide functionalized polymers and nanoparticles.

Peptides, a corner stone in all organisms, can be chemically produced with exact precision to yield programable biomolecules with diverse functions.

My research involves designing and synthesizing peptides for the fabrication of self-assembling soft materials for applications in biomedicine and biotechnology; including biosensors, drug delivery, regenerative medicine and antibiotics

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Employment

2018 to present Assistant Professor, Linköping University, Sweden
2016-2017 Postdoc, Örebro University, Sweden
2014-2016 Postdoc, Linköping University, Sweden

Education

2014 PhD in Molecular Physics, Linköping University, Sweden
2008 BSc & MSc in Chemical Biology, Linköping University, Sweden

Doctoral thesis

2014, Linköping University (LiU), “Polypeptide functionalized gold nanoparticles for bioanalytical applications

Expertise

Peptide synthesis
Soft biomaterials
Molecular self-assembly
Biosensors
Antimicrobial peptides

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2021

2020

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Laboratory of molecular materials

We are a multidisciplinary team with a passion for science. Our research is focused on design and development of molecules, soft materials and hybrid nanoscale components and devices for a wide range of biomedical applications.

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Organic chemistry: BSc-level

Supramolecular chemistry: MSc-level

Peptide chemistry: Phd-level

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From nanocellulose to gold

When nanocellulose is combined with various types of metal nanoparticles, materials are formed with many new and exciting properties. They may be antibacterial, change colour under pressure, or convert light to heat.

New bioink for cell bioprinting in 3D

A research group led by Daniel Aili, associate professor at LiU, has developed a bioink to print tissue-mimicking material in 3D printers. The scientists have developed a method and a material that allow cells to survive and thrive.

New gel for liver cell culture on microchips

Scientists at LiU have developed a hydrogel, that have properties similar to the natural environment of cells in the body. It can be adapted to the requirements of difficult-to-culture cell types, and to produce organ-like structures on a microchip.

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Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Undergraduate teaching and research in the areas of biology, chemistry, materials and applied physics and theory and modelling are conducted at this department.