Michael Darcy
About Michael Darcy
Michael Darcy is a Research Scientist II at Nautilus Biotechnology, specializing in device development and image processing. He has extensive experience in academia and industry, with a strong background in physics, biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Nautilus Biotechnology
Michael Darcy serves as a Research Scientist II at Nautilus Biotechnology, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing DNA origami devices aimed at enhancing the scalability of proteomics platforms. His work contributes to advancing the field of biotechnology through innovative device development.
Previous Experience in Research and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Michael Darcy gained extensive experience in various research and engineering roles. He worked as a System Engineer at Ultima Genomics from 2021 to 2022. He also held multiple positions at The Ohio State University, including Graduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2021 and Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2015. His early research experience includes roles at Carnegie Mellon University as a Student Researcher and Undergraduate Researcher.
Educational Background in Physics
Michael Darcy completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics at Carnegie Mellon University from 2010 to 2014. He further pursued his studies at The Ohio State University, where he earned a PhD in Physics from 2014 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary expertise in physics, biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.
Technical Skills and Core Competencies
Michael possesses core competencies in surface chemistry, flow cell deposition, nanodevice design, and assay optimization. He is proficient in programming languages and tools such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, Labview, Java, SQL, and AWS. His technical skills support his research efforts in developing biologically interpretable data from low-signal images.
Research Contributions and Focus Areas
Since 2011, Michael Darcy has been involved in research aimed at making biologically interpretable data from low-signal images. His work encompasses advancements in biochemistry, photophysics, optics, fluidics, mechatronics, surface chemistry, and image processing. This interdisciplinary approach enhances the understanding and application of proteomics in biotechnology.