Paul Stoodley

Paul Stoodley studies bacterial biofilms—communities of microbes that stick together in a slimy protective matrix—focusing on how they form, resist antibiotics, and cause infections in medical settings such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, and wound implants. His work combines microbiology with physical and engineering approaches, examining the mechanical and material properties of biofilms (e.g., their stickiness, viscosity, and response to fluid flow) to understand how these properties contribute to persistent, hard-to-treat infections. This research is relevant to students interested in the intersection of microbiology, biomechanics, and orthopedic or surgical infection control.

Publication output rose through 2020-2022 but has declined markedly since 2023, suggesting a slowing pace of output in the most recent years.

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