Steve Harding

Steve Harding is a British polymer scientist specializing in the characterization of macromolecules in solution, with applications spanning food science, biotechnology, and materials science. He is Emeritus Professor of Applied Biochemistry at the University of Nottingham, UK.

His research focuses primarily on analytical ultracentrifugation, light scattering, and other hydrodynamic techniques for determining the size, shape, and interactions of biopolymers, including polysaccharides, proteins, and glycoproteins. He has made significant contributions to the development and application of these techniques, particularly in the context of complex biological systems.

Harding has authored or co-authored numerous research publications, book chapters, and books in the field of macromolecular characterization. He is also known for his work in promoting the use of these techniques in various scientific disciplines and for his involvement in standardization efforts related to macromolecular measurements.