Francis Morgan

Postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz-Institute for Polymer Research

Dresden, Saxony, Germany

About

Currently a post-doc at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research in Dresden, I am working on developing bioelectronic soft materials to pave the way for next-generation biointegration of medical devices, and for bio-integrated neuromorphic compute units. My doctoral research was centered on the bottom-up meterials engineering of dynamic hydrogels for use as bioinks. By tuning the molecular parameters (kinetics, equilibria) of dynamic covalent linkages we were able to control bulk hydrogel properties. Furthermore, we achieved combinations of viscoelastic properties that provide control over a range of mechanobiological cues while retaining printability.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • PHD Candidate at MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine
    Mar 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    My doctoral research is centered on the development of dynamic hydrogels for use as bioinks. By tuning the molecular parameters (kinetics, equilibria) of dynamic covalent linkages we are able to control bulk hydrogel properties. Furthermore, we can achieve combinations of viscoelastic properties that provide control over a range of mechanobiological cues while retaining printability.

  • Research Intern at Laboratoire Obvieline
    Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 · 7 mos

    Pursued a research project focussing on the development and nanostructuring of biocompatible hydrogels for biomedical applications.

  • Research and Development Intern at IVA Superior Essex
    Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 · 5 mos

    Masters internship focussing on the development of novel formulations for Polymer Wire Enamels with specific consideration of economic and environmental factors.

  • Victoria University of Wellington (Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand)
    • Victoria International leadership Programme (VILP)
      Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 · 7 mos

      I completed the VILP, an extra-curricular global leadership program and internationalisation initiative designed to develop leadership potential, advance knowledge and global awareness as well as create opportunities for international experiences and networks.

    • Summer Research Student
      Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 · 10 mos

      My research project was the development, characterisation, optimisation and varation of solution processible methylammonium metal halide based perovskite solar cells.

    • Laboratory Assistant
      Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      This position was part time over the course of my studies and invovled helping and guiding first year chemistry students in their laboratory sessions.