Overview
Background
Dr Jan Lauko is a graduate of the Comenius University in Bratislava with a Masters Degree in Organic chemistry. In 2007 he started a PhD in the group of Prof Alan Rowan in Nijmegen, the Netherlands where he was focusing on the design of extended-conjugation supramolecular graphene constructs using click chemistry and macrocyclic sensor probes for mechanistic studies of epoxidation reactions. In 2012 he joined a Dutch start-up company NovioSense BV as CTO where he developed the coating and sensor elements as well as the integration of electronics and medical device design for the NovioSense sensor platform. At the end of 2016 he joined the newly formed group of Prof. Rowan at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology as a research fellow and group manager. Currently, he is focused on the study of synthetic biomimetic extracellular matrices, for use in cell growth and wound healing.
Availability
- Dr Jan Lauko is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Research impacts
In his previous appointment, Jan was developing electrochemical sensors, where specific enzymes embedded in polysaccharide coatings were able to detect trace amounts of analyte such as glucose or lactate and translate these into electrochemical signal. These were then utilised as the core technology of a non-invasive glucose sensor, in direct collaboration with industrial and clinical partners. At this moment this technology is in the clinical stage of development. Within AIBN, Jan is studying synthetic biomimetic extracellular matrices, for use in cell growth and wound healing. To enable the study of the influence of external forces on cellular development, Jan has designed, procured and constructed the so-called confocal-rheometer. This state-of-the-art equipment enables to directly visualise the processes in and responses of a material when external shear is applied.
Works
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2014
Conference Publication
Wireless tear glucose sensor
Hennig, A., Lauko, J., Grabmaier, A. and Wilson, C. (2014). Wireless tear glucose sensor. 28th European Conference on Solid-State Transducers (EUROSENSORS), Brescia, Italy, 7-10 September 2014. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.267
2011
Journal Article
Triazole-pyridine ligands: a novel approach to chromophoric iridium arrays
Juricek, Michal, Felici, Marco, Contreras-Carballada, Pablo, Lauko, Ján, Bou, Sandra Rodriguez, Kouwer, Paul H. J., Brouwer, Albert M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2011). Triazole-pyridine ligands: a novel approach to chromophoric iridium arrays. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (7), 2104-2111. doi: 10.1039/c0jm03117h
2009
Conference Publication
ORGN 84-Synthesis of clickable materials
Lauko, Jan, Juricek, Michal, Kouwer, Paul H. J., Woltinge, Tim and Rowan, Alan E. (2009). ORGN 84-Synthesis of clickable materials. AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
2009
Book Chapter
Click chemistry in the preparation of biohybrid materials
Kitto, Heather J., Lauko, Jan, Rutjes, Floris P.J.T. and Rowan, Alan E. (2009). Click chemistry in the preparation of biohybrid materials. Click chemistry for biotechnology and materials science. (pp. 217-254) edited by Joerg Lahann. Chichester, United Kingdom: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470748862.ch10
2007
Conference Publication
Click chemistry approach to graphitic structures
Hoogboom, Johan, Juricek, Michal, Lauko, Jan, Rehak, Juraj, Woltinge, Tim, van de Ruit, Kevin, Flipse, Kees F. J. and Rowan, Alan E. (2007). Click chemistry approach to graphitic structures. AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jan Lauko is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Differential regulation of osteocyte behaviour and function by integrin mediated biophysical cues
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas, Professor Alan Rowan
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Study of cellular responses for mechanical unloading under microgravity in a 3D cell culture system
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Westra Van Holthe, Professor Alan Rowan
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling biological response to simulated microgravity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mel White, Professor Alan Rowan
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Controlling hybrid systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Samantha Stehbens, Professor Alan Rowan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the science and application of snake venom proteins in wound management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas, Professor Alan Rowan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Snake venom-controlled fibrin networks for wound healing studies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas, Professor Alan Rowan
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Control of osteocyte behaviour by tailoring extracellular matrix
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas, Professor Alan Rowan
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