Skip to main content
University of Florida

Anthony B. Brennan

  • Group Members
    • Anthony B. Brennan, Ph.D.
    • Current Members
    • Graduates
    • Group Resources
  • Research Areas
    • Antifouling
    • Bioadhesion
    • Polymer Stability & Degradation
  • Courses
    • Course Index
    • EMA 4161C Physical Properties of Polymers
    • EMA 4666 Polymer Processing
    • EMA 4760 Plastics Design
    • EMA 6165 Polymer Physical Science
    • EMA 6166 Polymer Composites
    • EMA 6580 Science of Biomaterials
    • EMA 6938 Bioadhesion Science & Engineering
  • Media
    • PATENTS ISSUED/APPLICATIONS
    • Posters
    • Presentations
    • Videos
  • Publications
    • Book Chapters
    • Non-refereed Publications
    • Patents
    • Refereed Proceedings
    • Refereed Publications
    • Refereed Reviews
  • Work with us
    • Academic Collaborators
    • Industry Collaboration
    • Joining Our Group
  • Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Open Close
Open Close

Anthony B. Brennan

Featured Posts

Use the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide.

Congratulations to Dr. Chelsea Magin on receiving the NSF CAREER award

Dr. Chelsea Magin, a former student of Dr. Anthony Brennan, has been named a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award Winner. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, Departments… Read More

Sharklet Technologies Acquisition Announced

The acquisition of Sharklet Technologies Inc. was announced May 16, 2017.  The acquisition by Peaceful Union a company held by Mr. Liwu Zhou and Ms. Christine Cheung leads Sharklet Technologies into their next growth phase of accelerated product developments.  Professor… Read More

CONGRATULATIONS PROFESSOR BRENNAN’S INDUCTION INTO NAI

Prof. Anthony Brennan was inducted as a FELLOW of the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORS on April 5, 2018 in a ceremony held during the 7th NAI Conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.  

Previous Next

Welcome

The Brennan Research Group is comprised of professors, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff. Our primary research goal is the investigation of cell mediated bioadhesion. Our materials academic focus is on the structure of the interphase between the cell and the substrate. Our research in the area of biofouling has led to the development of the first known attachment model. The model has been demonstrated effective at predicting the attachment to our patterned surfaces by two different organisms, e.g., Ulva linza zoospores and Cobetia marina bacteria. The model is based upon a thermodynamic approach to bioadhesion. We welcome you to visit our site to learn more about our research and the people behind it.

Online Articles

How Shark Skin May Help Save Lives. (CBS News) February 6, 2011

Swatting ‘Superbugs’ in Hospitals, Homes (Wall Street Journal) September 14, 2010

SUNY Potsdam chemistry graduate, inventor to give commencement keynote address, receive honorary degree. (NCNow News) May 14, 2012

Sharks in the emergency room. (Discovery News) November 28, 2008

Group News and Events

Carnegie Mellon’s (UF Class of 2004) Adam W. Feinberg Won the Prestigious Innovation Award from National Institutes of Health. The award is for $2.25 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Professor Feinberg will use the Director’s New Innovator Award to continue his development of biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering strategies. Professor Feinberg was funded by the ONR during his PhD studies at the University of Florida.

Jun18
News releases on the Sharklet Technologies Inc.

all day event
May9
Research Scientist, Sharklet Inventor Receives Honorary Degree, Speaks at SUNY Potsdam Grad

University of Florida

UF Resources

  • UF News
  • UF Calendar
  • myUFL
  • One.UF
  • Directory

Campus

  • Weather
  • Campus Map
  • Student Tours
  • Academic Calendar
  • Events

Website

  • UF Website Listing
  • Accessibility
  • Text-Only Version
  • Privacy Policy
  • Regulations