Academic Profile : Faculty
Assoc Prof Dalton Tay Chor Yong
Associate Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Assistant Chair (Research), School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Assistant Chair (Students), School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Deputy Director, RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre
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Dr. Dalton Tay received his B. Eng (1st Class Honors) and Ph.D. from the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2007 and 2012 respectively. His Ph.D. research focused on the development of novel micropatterend bio-polymeric surfaces to direct lineage specification of adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. In 2012, he joined the National University of Singapore (NUS) as a Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) postdoctoral fellow with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. During his post-doctoral tenure, he majored in the etiology of inorganic nanomaterials triggered biological responses within the framework of biosafety and nanotherapeutics. In addition, he has also developed several bio-inspired nano-micro systems that could be applied for diagnostic and screening applications. He subsequently joined the School of Materials Science and Engineering (NTU) as an Assistant Professor in September 2015.
The overarching focus of Dr Tay’s research lies at the nexus between small scale (micro-nano) biomaterials and biology. His research group seeks to understand and develop novel biomaterials-centric strategies to control livings systems for biomedicine and biotechnology.
Areas of current research include:
(i) Micro-nano scale technologies for regenerative medicine and biosensing
(ii) Mechano-chemical signal transduction in eukaryotes
(iii) “Self-therapeutic” nanomaterials
(iv) 3D printed bio-inspired micro-physiological systems for cancer and skin research
Areas of current research include:
(i) Micro-nano scale technologies for regenerative medicine and biosensing
(ii) Mechano-chemical signal transduction in eukaryotes
(iii) “Self-therapeutic” nanomaterials
(iv) 3D printed bio-inspired micro-physiological systems for cancer and skin research
- RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre (PI- Dalton Tay)
- Evaluating the toxic potential of industry relevant lithium-ion black mass
- Development and validation of American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) skin waste to generate collagen-based wound products
- SCARCE Phase 2: RT1 Recycling of batteries including lithium ion
- SCARCE Phase 2: RT2 Recycling of Laminated Solar Panels
- Microfluidic in-line process analytical technologies (PAT) and automated cell harvesting for bioreactors in cell manufacturing
- Bullfrog collagen derivatives as novel drug delivery platforms
- Biomass innovations for advanced biomedical applications (PI: A/P Dalton Tay) (Project Partner: ITS)
- Photophysical and Phototoxicity Studies of Diarylethene Molecules for Beauty Applications
- RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre
- Novel 3D printable cell-instructive amphibian-derived bioink for regenerative endodontics
US 2022/0024979 A1: Hydrogel-Forming Peptides, And Methods Of Use Thereof (2024)
Abstract: The present invention, as disclosed herein, provides an isolated peptide, and a composition or material comprising a hydrogel, for the delivery of an active agent. The hydrogel comprises one or more isolated peptides and an active agent encapsulated in the hydrogel. The hydrogel is at least partially in a β-sheet conformation. Further provided are a method for the encapsulation of an active agent in a hydrogel, a method for treating or diagnosing a condition or disease in a subject in need thereof.
Abstract: The present invention, as disclosed herein, provides an isolated peptide, and a composition or material comprising a hydrogel, for the delivery of an active agent. The hydrogel comprises one or more isolated peptides and an active agent encapsulated in the hydrogel. The hydrogel is at least partially in a β-sheet conformation. Further provided are a method for the encapsulation of an active agent in a hydrogel, a method for treating or diagnosing a condition or disease in a subject in need thereof.