Nigel J. Titchener‐Hooker

University College London, Biochemical Society

Papers

6

Total Citations

134

H-Index

5

About

Nigel J. Titchener-Hooker is a prominent bioprocess engineering researcher whose work centers on the development of high-throughput and microscale technologies for bioprocess design and optimization. His research has made significant contributions to the downstream processing of biologics, with a particular focus on plasmid DNA purification, antibody recovery, and chromatographic separations at reduced scale. Titchener-Hooker's most influential contributions include pioneering microscale approaches for predicting chromatography column performance in the recovery of therapeutic polyclonal antibodies, and developing automated multiwell techniques for membrane sterile filtration of plasmid DNA — each garnering 33 citations. His work on quantifying jet macro-mixing dynamics in microwell plates (23 citations) has provided essential tools for scaling bioprocesses reliably. Notably, he championed the integration of robotic liquid handling systems with microwell plate readers to rapidly acquire bioprocess kinetic data, advancing the concept of operating windows for automated system assessment (20 citations). A consistent theme throughout his research is the drive to reduce development timelines and costs while improving process understanding — principles central to high-throughput process development. His body of work has meaningfully shaped modern bioprocess scale-down strategies and automated analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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6
Papers
134
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Studies on membrane sterile filtration of plasmid DNA using an automated multiwell technique
33 citations · 2010
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2010 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: University College London, Biochemical Society

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