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Personal profile
Research interests
I am interested in understanding the basic physics that controls how biological and synthetic materials change shape through the influence of processes such as growth or swelling. Our work uses both experimental and theoretical methods and has relevance in basic biology (morphogenesis), healthcare (tissue engineering) and robotics (the design of actuators).
Education/Academic qualification
Biological Physics, Habilitation, The Physics of Shape Change in Biology, University of Potsdam
Award Date: 26 Sept 2016
Materials Science, Doctorate, Approche par variable interne de fluage et recristallisation des alliages en Zirconium, University of Grenoble
Award Date: 11 Jul 2006
Materials Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours), University of Western Australia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2001
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours), University of Western Australia
Award Date: 1 Jan 1999
Keywords
- QC Physics
- Biophysics
- Q Science (General)
- Geometry
- Active Matter
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Materials
- Tissue Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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REBONE: End-to-end multidisciplinary optimal design for improved personalized bioactive glass-ceramic bone substitute implants
Dunlop, J. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Seed coatings: Seed coatings as inspiration for sustainable packaging
Eder, M. (Co-Investigator), Dunlop, J. (Principal Investigator) & Tribsch, A. (Co-Principal Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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EuroCurvoBioNet: CA22153 European Curvature in Biology Network
Dunlop, J. (Principal Investigator)
19/09/23 → 18/09/27
Project: Research
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Honorare: Honoraren für Gutachten, Sommerschule, Externeveranstaltungen use
Dunlop, J. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/21 → 1/10/28
Project: Research
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Bionische Mechanik: Bionische Mechanik
Dunlop, J. (Principal Investigator)
3/08/26 → 28/08/26
Project: Research
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Shaping tissues with defects
Dunlop, J. W. C. & Kowalewska, Ł., 16 Apr 2026, In: SCIENCE. 392, 6795, p. 256 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cortical tension links curvature to tissue growth in the cellular Potts model
Fastabend, K. L., Bidan, C. M., Dunlop, J. W. C. & Kollmannsberger, P., Feb 2026, In: Physical Review E. 113, 2, p. 024403 024403.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deceptive Ceropegia sandersonii uses an arabinogalactan for trapping its fly pollinators
Feichtlbauer, P., Schubert, M., Mortier, C., Regl, C., Lackner, P., Briza, P., Herburger, K., Meve, U., Dunlop, J. W. C., Eder, M., Dötterl, S. & Tenhaken, R., Jun 2025, In: New Phytologist. 246, 6, p. 2738-2752 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Material Composition Gradient Controls the Autonomous Opening of Banksia Seed Pods in Fire-Prone Habitats
Reppe, F., Guiducci, L., Elbaum, R., Werner, P., Dunlop, J. W. C., Merritt, D. J., Fratzl, P. & Eder, M., 2025, In: ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS. 35, 24, 2418592.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Twisted-plywood-like tissue formation in vitro. Does curvature do the twist?
Schamberger, B., Ehrig, S., Dechat, T., Spitzer, S., Bidan, C. M., Fratzl, P., Dunlop, J. W. C., Roschger, A. & Moyer, M. (Editor), 28 Mar 2024, In: PNAS Nexus.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Materialökologie - die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Materialien und Umwelt
Dunlop, J. (Speaker)
21 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › science to public / art to public
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Geometric clues direct tissue patterning, how surface curvature influences cell behavior.
Dunlop, J. (Speaker)
11 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › science to science / art to art
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Examiner MSc Degree Chemistry and Physics of Materials
Dunlop, J. (Examiner)
10 Sept 2025Activity: Examination and commission activity › Examination board
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Fire and Water - Exploring the Biomechanics of Banksia Follicles
Dunlop, J. (Speaker)
25 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lecture › science to science / art to art
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Examiner MSc Degree Chemistry and Physics of Materials
Dunlop, J. (Examiner)
18 Jul 2025Activity: Examination and commission activity › Examination board
Impacts
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Aktivitäten der Scientists4Future Salzburg
Leik, L. (Actor), Klackl, J. (Actor), Hüsing, N. (Actor), Himly, M. (Actor), Kienberger, S. (Actor), Walser, A. (Actor), Spilker, G. (Actor), Haigermoser, S. (Actor), Berninger, U.-G. (Actor), Agatha, S. (Actor), Tribsch, A. (Actor), Petermann, J. (Actor), Pokrant, S. (Actor), Bub, L. (Actor), Uhl-Hädicke, I. (Actor), Kok, F. (Actor), Knoll, M. (Actor), Weiger, T. (Actor), Blechert, J. (Actor), Anzengruber, K. (Actor), Bosi, C. (Actor), Hilberg, S. (Actor), Zagel, G. (Actor), Dunlop, J. (Actor), Reitter, V. (Actor), Jost, A. (Actor), Thürmer, L. (Actor), Bolte, S. (Actor), Zeller, C. (Actor), Bukowski, M. (Actor), Mühlfellner, H. (Actor), Koch, A. (Actor), Menges, L. (Actor), Höftberger, E. (Organizer), Molzbichler, D. (Organizer), Dorsch, L. (Actor), Gratzer, W. (Actor), Zagel, B. (Actor), Heed, T. (Actor), De Monte, J. M. (Actor), Haim, E. (Actor) & Hörndl, J. (Actor)
Impact: Third-mission activity › Environment, Economy, Social affairs, Politics, Health, Culture
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Young-Science - Wissenschaftsvermittlung an Österreichs Schulen
Kaiser, I. (Actor), Holztrattner, M. (Actor), Kühberger, C. (Actor), Schweighofer, S. (Actor), Cerny-Werner, R. (Actor), Brandstetter, J. (Actor), Fortelny, N. (Actor), Meisner-Kober, N. (Actor), Hof, A. (Actor), Thürmer, L. (Actor), Bathke, A. (Actor), Dall, E. (Actor), Dunlop, J. (Actor), Geppert, M. (Actor), Heinisch, R. (Actor), Himly, M. (Actor), Kreuz, G. E. (Actor), Lanius, D. (Actor), Ni Dhuill, C. (Actor), Pflaeging, J. (Actor), Riedel, S. (Actor), Schönbrodt, S. (Actor), Schreiber, M. (Actor), Schröder, A. (Actor), Schwertner, S. (Actor), Sokolicek, A. (Actor), Söllinger, D. (Actor), Steinbacher, E.-M. (Actor), Tomaz, T. (Actor), Vetters, M. (Actor) & Zimmermann, G. (Actor)
Impact: Third-mission activity › Health, Culture, Politics, Social affairs, Environment, Economy