David G. Lynall, Ph.D.

David applies his diverse research background in advanced nanomaterials, bioelectronics and physical chemistry to assist clients in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

David’s doctoral research at the University of Toronto focused on investigating semiconductor nanowires and nanowire-based devices for applications in quantum information and environmental and biological sensing. He continued his work as a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University, developing a single-molecule sensing platform based on point-functionalized carbon nanotube field-effect transistors. He used this platform to study RNA folding dynamics, DNA hybridization kinetics and interactions between DNA aptamers and small molecules.

During his time in academia, David led several multi-disciplinary projects funded by large-scale grants from private industry and government agencies with collaborations across chemistry, biology, quantum physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, and environmental science. Following his academic career, David joined Quicksilver Biosciences to commercialize and further develop the sensor platform from his postdoctoral research through integration with CMOS technology.

David has authored and co-authored 13 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nano Letters, ACS Nano, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, and Nature Nanotechnology.