Darren Lau
Research Associate · University-wide people directory · University of Adelaide
Quick answer: Darren Lau is Research Associate at University of Adelaide. Darren Lau shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Research interests
Dr Darren Lau is a Research Associate in the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Group at the Adelaide University. In his current role, he utilises LC–MS/MS-based proteomics and lipidomics, alongside MALDI analysis and mass spectrometry imaging, to support biomarker discovery across diverse sample types, including plant and mammalian tissues and biofluids. Darren obtained his PhD in 2025, where he investigated the regulation of oat oil synthesis using proteomics and lipidomics approaches, in collaboration with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). He currently serves as an observing committee member of the Oat Grain Quality Consortium Oat Oil Program, funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), which aims to achieve low-oil oat varieties for emerging food applications. Darren’s interests lie in translating mass spectrometry-based omics technologies into impactful health, agri-food and industrial outcomes.
Proteomics and metabolomics, Plant biochemistry
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Donnellan, L., Young, C., Seidel, J. D., Peake, B., Lau, D., Deo, P., & Hoffmann, P. (2026). An Investigation into the Differentiation of Lactyllysine and Carboxyethyllysine Peptide Modifications by Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Proteome Research, 25(3), 1601-1610.
[2026] Lau, D., Donnellan, L., Harris, J. C., & Hoffmann, P. (2026). Oil as a Hindrance to Oat (Avena sativa L.) Nutrient Fractionation: Leveraging Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics to Unravel Lipid Regulation for Functional Crop Improvement. Foods, 15(7), 20 pages.
[2026] Lau, D., Mittal, P., Scanlan, J., Donnellan, L., Klingler-Hoffmann, M., & Hoffmann, P. (2026). Tissue-resolved proteomic characterization of oat grains guided by metabolite MALDI mass spectrometry imaging. Analytical and Bioanalytical
Frequently asked questions
Is Darren Lau hiring PhD students at University of Adelaide?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Darren Lau's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability..
What does Darren Lau research?
Dr Darren Lau is a Research Associate in the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Group at the Adelaide University. In his current role, he utilises LC–MS/MS-based proteomics and lipidomics, alongside MALDI analysis and mass spectrometry imaging, to support biomarker discovery across diverse sample type
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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