Conference proceedings

  1. Clancy, K.F.A. and D.V. Nicolau. Protein patterning: A comparison of direct spotting versus microcontact printing. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2015.
  2. Ramsey, L.C., et al. Electric field modulation of the motility of actin filaments on myosin-functionalised surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2013.
  3. Aveyard, J., et al. Actin motility confinement on micro/nanostructured surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2013.
  4. Cristea, P.D., et al. Hydrophobicity and charge nanoscale imaging of protein surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2012.
  5. Cristea, P.D., et al. Protein surface atom neighbourhoods classification. in 11th Symposium on Neural Network Applications in Electrical Engineering,NEUREL 2012 – Proceedings. 2012.
  6. Arsene, O. and D. Nicolau. Hydrophobicity and charge signals on protein surface. in 2012 19th International Conference on Systems, Signals and Image Processing, IWSSIP 2012. 2012.
  7. Held, M., C. Edwards, and D.V. Nicolau. Hyphal responses of Neurospora crassa to micron-sized beads with functional chemical surface groups. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2011.
  8. Farkas, D.L., R.C. Leif, and D.V. Nicolau. Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE: Introduction. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2011.
  9. Dan Cristea, P., et al. Protein surface atom neighborhoods functional imaging. in International Conference on Systems, Signals, and Image Processing. 2011.
  10. Cristea, P.D., et al. Functional nanoscale imaging of protein surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2011.
  11. Cristea, P.D., et al. Protein surface analysis part 1: Hydrophobicity densities. in ISSCS 2011 – International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems, Proceedings. 2011.
  12. Cristea, P.D., et al. Protein surface analysis. Part 2: Atom neighborhood clustering. in ISSCS 2011 – International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems, Proceedings. 2011.
  13. Naldi, M., et al. AFM study of F-actin on chemically modified surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2010.
  14. Held, M., C. Edwards, and D.V. Nicolau. Temporal and spatial in vivo optical analysis of microtubules in Neurospora crassa. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2010.
  15. Fulga, F. and D.V. Nicolau. Optimum time and space resolution for tracking motile nano-objects. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2010.
  16. Dan Cristea, P., et al. Multi-threading protein surface functional description. in 10th Symposium on Neural Network Applications in Electrical Engineering, NEUREL-2010 – Proceedings. 2010.
  17. Cristea, P.D., et al. Modeling of biological nanostructured surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2010.
  18. Zhang, H., et al. The effect of hydrophobicity of micro/nanostructured-surfaces on behaviours of water spreading. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  19. Paszek, E., E.N. Vasina, and D.V. Nicolau. Database for protein adsorption: Update on developments. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  20. Nguyen, M.T., et al. A study on the atomic hydrophobicity of peptides in aqueous solutions using molecular dynamics modeling methods. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  21. Naldi, M., et al. Self-assembly of biomolecules: AFM study of F-actin on unstructured and nanostructured surfaces. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  22. Li, S., et al. Self-assembled diblock copolymer thin films for the analysis of bacteria-surface interactions. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  23. Komaromy, A., et al. Influence of surface nanostructure on the extent of colonization and cell viability of E. Coli and S. Aureus. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  24. Held, M., et al. Dynamic behaviour of fungi in microfluidics – a comparative study. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2009.
  25. Zhang, H., et al. Atomic force microscopy study on the attachment of E. coli and S. aureus to a patterned surface of different materials. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  26. Vasina, E., et al. Neural network prediction of protein adsorption. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  27. Komaromy, A., et al. Effect of various artificial surfaces on the colonization and viability of E. coli and S. aureus. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  28. Held, M. and D.V. Nicolau. Estimation of atomic hydrophobicities using molecular dynamics simulation of peptides. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  29. Held, M., C. Edwards, and D.V. Nicolau. Examining the behaviour of fungal cells in microconfined mazelike structures. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  30. Conceição, R.C., D. Bakewell, and D. Nicolau. Statistical analysis of the motility of nano-objects propelled by molecular motors. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2008.
  31. Nicolau Jr, D.V., D.V. Nicolau, and P.K. Maini. A biomimetic algorithm for the improved detection of microarray features. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2007.
  32. Nicolau Jr, D.V., K. Burrage, and D.V. Nicolau. Computing with motile bio-agents. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2007.
  33. Livingston, P., et al. Lateral force contrast for the detection of hydrophillc beads embedded within a PDMS surface. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2007.
  34. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Surface hydrophobicity modulates the operation of protein molecular motors. in Proceedings of the 2006 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICONN. 2006.
  35. Mocanasu, R.C., et al. Laser-based manipulation of growth direction and intracellular processes in fungal hyphae. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2006.
  36. Hanson, K.L., V. Viidyanathan, and D.V. Nicolau. Actomyosin motility detection using quartz crystal microbalance. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2006.
  37. Hanson, K.L., et al. Adsorption-induced inactivation of heavy meromyosin on polymer surfaces imposes effective drag force on sliding actin filaments in vitro. in Proceedings of 2006 International Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology. 2006.
  38. Sawant, P.D., et al. AFM analysis of the formation of DNA aggregates on polymeric biochips. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  39. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. Biocomputation schemes based on the directed and directional movements of motile biological objects. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  40. Hanson, K.L., G. Solana, and D.V. Nicolau. Effect of surface chemistry on in vitro actomyosin motility. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  41. Hanson, K.L., G. Solana, and D.V. Nicolau. Electrophoretic control of actomyosin motility. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  42. Hanson, K.L., G. Solana, and D.V. Nicolau. Elctrophoretic control of actomyosin motility. in 2005 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology. 2005.
  43. Hanson, K.L., et al. Fungal growth in confined microfabricated networks. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  44. Hanson, K.L., et al. Negotiation of obstacles by fungi in micro-fabricated structures; To turn or not to turn? in 2005 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology. 2005.
  45. Filipponi, L., et al. Polymer microstructures for cellular growth studies. in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging – Proceedings of SPIE. 2005.
  46. Watson, G.S., et al. Actin nanotracks for hybrid nanodevices based on linear protein molecular motors. in Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings. 2004.
  47. Sawant, P.D., et al. An AFM study of the hierarchical DNA immobilization/hybridization processes on surfaces. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2004.
  48. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. A mechanistic model of the motility of actin filaments on myosin. in 2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show – NSTI Nanotech 2004. 2004.
  49. Nicolau Jr, D.V., et al. An implantable remote-powered optoelectronic device for in vivo spectral analysis and biochemical tests. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2004.
  50. Nicolau Jr, D.V., et al. Towards the development of portable, miniature and intelligent electronic colour identification devices. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2004.
  51. Nicolau Jr, D.V., F. Fulga, and D.V. Nicolau. A mechanical model for the motility of actin filaments on myosin. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2004.
  52. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Actin adsorbed on HOPG and Mica substrates: Characterization and manipulation by atomic force microscopy. in 2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show – NSTI Nanotech 2004. 2004.
  53. Martinez, R., et al. A novel biosensor for mercuric ions based on motor proteins. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2004.
  54. Ivanova, E.P., et al. Immobilization of multiple proteins in polymer micro-structures fabricated via laser ablation. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2003.
  55. Watson, G.S., et al. Radiation-patterning of P(tBuMA-co-MMA) thin films for biosensor applications: Characterization by scanning probe microscopy. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  56. Watson, G.S., et al. Interactions of poly(amino acids) in aqueous solution with charged model surfaces – Analysis by colloidal probe. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  57. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. A model of protein adsorption to solid surfaces from solution. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  58. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. A database comprising biomolecular descriptors relevant to protein adsorption on microarray surfaces. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  59. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. Effect of protein adsorption on fluid flow in a micro-channel. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  60. Nicolau Jr, D.V. and D.V. Nicolau. Computing with the actin-myosin molecular motor system. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  61. Nicolau, D.V. Patterning biomolecules and cells – An upside-down microlithography. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  62. Blach, J.A., et al. Nano-lithography of polymer surfaces by atomic force microscopy. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2002.
  63. Wright, J., et al. Computer-controlled laser ablation: A novel tool for biomolecular patterning. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  64. Tonge, L., et al. Scaling relationship between laser ablation rates and polymer descriptors for polymers used in microfluidics. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  65. Nicolau, D.V., S. Myhra, and F. Fulga. Alternative designs for biosensors based on protein molecular motors. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  66. Nicolau, D.V., R. Cross, and T. Taguchi. Protein and cell patterning using bilayer lithography and confocal microscopy. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  67. Mahanivong, C., et al. Controlling actin motility on microfabricated linear channels. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  68. Cao, J., et al. Computation of the true surface properties of proteins on the Connolly molecular surface. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  69. Cao, J., et al. Simulation of the force-distance curves of atomic force microscopy for proteins by the Connolly surface approach. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2001.
  70. Nicolau, D.V., T. Taguchi, and H. Suzuki. Response of the fluorescence of tagged proteins on light-assisted modified polymer surfaces. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2000.
  71. Nicolau, D.V. Mechanism-dependent resolution for protein micro/nano-patterning. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2000.
  72. Nicolau, D.V. Semi-empirical calculations for the optimization of microlithographic materials and processes. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2000.
  73. Nicolau, D.V., S. Yoshikawa, and M. Dusa. Nonstandard bleaching behavior in DNQ systems: Modeling and lithographic consequences. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1999.
  74. Nicolau, D.V., T. Taguchi, and S. Yoshikawa. Diffusion mechanisms in microlithographic thin polymeric films. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1999.
  75. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Monitoring photoresist glass transition temperature versus processing parameters via NMR broad band spectroscopy. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1999.
  76. Nicolau, D.E. and D.V. Nicolau. Nanotechnology: The hard or the soft way? in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1999.
  77. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Building artificial networks of neuronal cells with light assisted polymer surface functionalization. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1997.
  78. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Bio-nano-structures built on e-beam-assisted functionalized polymer surfaces. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1997.
  79. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Building artificial networks of protein molecular motors. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1997.
  80. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Application of DNQ-based microlithography to patterning bioactive molecules and cells. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1996.
  81. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Building biologically active molecules/neuronal cells architectures using microlithographic/semiconductor technologies. in Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS. 1995.
  82. Nicolau, D.V., et al. Mathematical model of the plasma etching of resists containing silicon. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1992.
  83. Nicolau, D.V., G. Jinescu, and F. Fulga. In-situ IR study of the kinetics of silylation. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1992.
  84. Nicolau, D.V., F. Fulga, and M.V. Dusa. DESIRE technology with electron-beam resists: fundamentals, experiments, and simulation. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1991.
  85. Nicolau, D.V., F. Fulga, and M.V. Dusa. Expert system for diagnosis/optimization of microlithography process. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1991.
  86. Nicolau, D.V., M.V. Dusa, and F. Fulga. Simulation of connected image reversal and DESIRE techniques (CID) for submicron lithography. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1991.
  87. Dusa, M.V., D.V. Nicolau, and F. Fulga. Considering babinet principle for optical lithography resolution limit exceeding classical resolving power. in Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering. 1990.