Prof. (apl.) Dr. Reiner Dahint – Biosensors and Biomaterials Research Group

Curriculum vitae

• Current Position
  since 2000
  Head of the Biosensor and Biomaterials Research Group, Applied Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University

  Present Areas of Research:

  • Interaction of proteins and lipids with artificial surfaces
  • Protein resistant materials
  • Label-free optical sensors based on nanoparticle technology
  • Acoustic wave-based sensors for biomedical analysis
  • Lubrication in natural joints
  • (Bio)chemically micro- and nanostructured surfaces
  • Investigation of the formation, structure and function of thin organic films
  • Design and construction a new time-of-flight neutron reflectometer with integrated infrared analysis for soft matter characterization at the Helmholtz Center Berlin, Germany

• Habilitation
  1997-2000
  Habilitation in Physical Chemistry at the Heidelberg University
• Industry
  1995-1997
  Project leader for the development of acoustic wave-based chemo- and biosensors, Institute for Microstructure Technology and Optoelectronics (IMO), Wetzlar, Germany
• Research Associate
  1994-1995
  Head of the Chemical and Biochemical Sensor Research Group, Applied Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University
• Ph.D.
  1990-1994
  Dr. rer. nat., Heidelberg University
• University
  1983-1990
  Diploma in Physics, Heidelberg University