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Overview

Mark W. J. Ferguson is affiliated with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the field of Engineering, with a focus on several interconnected subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Computational Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's work concentrates on a range of topics within advanced technology and material sciences. Key research areas include:

  • 3D IC and TSV technologies
  • Electronic Packaging and Soldering Technologies
  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
  • Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
  • Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
  • Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies

Mark W. J. Ferguson has contributed to multiple papers published in recognized scientific venues. Recent publications include:

  • "Spectral analysis of the topography parameters for isotropic Gaussian rough surfaces applied to gold coating," 2021, Tribology International
  • "Characterization of a Wafer-Level Packaged Au−Ru/AlCu Contact for Micro-Switches," 2022, Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
  • "Exploring Ru Compatibility With Al-Ge Eutectic Wafer Bonding," 2022, Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
  • "Mitigating Re-Entrant Etch Profile Undercut in Au Etch with an Aqua Regia Variant," 2022, Journal of The Electrochemical Society

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including Mohamed Najah, Mohamed Boucherit, Luc G. Fréchette, Serge A. Charlebois, and François Boone. These collaborations have contributed to multiple published works, indicating ongoing research partnerships.

The main publication venues for their research are:

  • Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Tribology International
  • Journal of The Electrochemical Society

Best Publications

  • Transforming growth factor-β3 is required for secondary palate fusion

    Gabriele Proetzel;Sharon A. Pawlowski;Michael V. Wiles;Moying Yin

  • Scar–free healing: from embryonic mechanisms to adult therapeutic intervention

    Mark W. J. Ferguson;Sharon O'Kane

  • Tissue engineering of replacement skin: the crossroads of biomaterials, wound healing, embryonic development, stem cells and regeneration

    Anthony D Metcalfe;Mark W.J Ferguson

  • Transforming growth factor beta s and wound healing.

    Sharon O'Kane;Mark W.J. Ferguson

  • Control of scarring in adult wounds by neutralising antibody to transforming growth factor β

    M. Shah;D.M. Foreman;M.W.J. Ferguson

  • Neutralising antibody to TGF-beta 1,2 reduces cutaneous scarring in adult rodents

    Mamta Shah;David M. Foreman;Mark W. J. Ferguson

  • Immunohistochemical localization of growth factors in fetal wound healing.

    David J. Whitby;Mark W.J. Ferguson

  • The extracellular matrix of lip wounds in fetal, neonatal and adult mice.

    David J. Whitby;Mark W. J. Ferguson

  • Pathogenesis of cleft palate in TGF-beta3 knockout mice

    Y. Taya;S. O'kane;M. W. J. Ferguson

  • Expression patterns of the homeobox gene, Hox-8, in the mouse embryo suggest a role in specifying tooth initiation and shape

    Alasdair MacKenzie;Mark Ferguson;Paul T. Sharpe

  • Studies in fetal wound healing, VI. Second and early third trimester fetal wounds demonstrate rapid collagen deposition without scar formation.

    Michael T. Longaker;David J. Whitby;N. Scott Adzick;Timothy M. Crombleholme

  • Prophylactic administration of avotermin for improvement of skin scarring: three double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase I/II studies

    Mark W J Ferguson;Jonathan Duncan;Jeremy Bond;James Bush

  • The homeobox gene Hox 7.1 has specific regional and temporal expression patterns during early murine craniofacial embryogenesis, especially tooth development in vivo and in vitro

    A. Mackenzie;G. L. Leeming;A. K. Jowett;M. W. J. Ferguson

  • Sequential changes in histologic pattern and extracellular matrix deposition during the healing of chronic venous ulcers.

    S. E. Herrick;P. Sloan;M. Mcgurk;L. Freak

  • Aging is associated with reduced deposition of specific extracellular matrix components, an upregulation of angiogenesis, and an altered inflammatory response in a murine incisional wound healing model.

    Gillian S. Ashcroft;Michael A. Horan;Mark W.J. Ferguson

  • Bioengineering skin using mechanisms of regeneration and repair.

    Anthony D. Metcalfe;Mark W.J. Ferguson

  • Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions are required for msx 1 and msx 2 gene expression in the developing murine molar tooth

    Adrian K. Jowett;Seppo Vainio;Mark W. J. Ferguson;Paul T. Sharpe

  • Aging alters the inflammatory and endothelial cell adhesion molecule profiles during human cutaneous wound healing

    G. S. Ashcroft;M. A. Horan;M. W. J. Ferguson

  • Age-related differences in the temporal and spatial regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in normal skin and acute cutaneous wounds of healthy humans

    Gillian S. Ashcroft;Michael A. Horan;Sarah E. Herrick;Roy W. Tarnuzzer

  • Transforming growth factor-beta 1, 2, 3 and receptor type I and II in diabetic foot ulcers.

    E. B. Jude;R. Blakytny;J. Bulmer;A. J. M. Boulton

Frequent Co-Authors

D. C. Deeming
D. C. Deeming University of Lincoln
Paul T. Sharpe
Paul T. Sharpe King's College London
Charles McCollum
Charles McCollum University of Manchester
Michael T. Longaker
Michael T. Longaker Stanford University
Brian K. Speake
Brian K. Speake Scottish Agricultural College
Andrew J.M. Boulton
Andrew J.M. Boulton University of Manchester
Giorgio Terenghi
Giorgio Terenghi University of Manchester
Cay M. Kielty
Cay M. Kielty Wellcome Centre for Cell-Matrix Research
Seth L. Schor
Seth L. Schor University of Dundee
Michael J. Dixon
Michael J. Dixon University of Manchester

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