Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6442-082X

My research focuses on the development of miniature bioelectronic interfaces for applications in synthetic biology and biomedical engineering. I lead a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research group in these areas at the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) within the School of Engineering.

Recent work developed a miniature implantable oxygen sensor, which has been extensively tested in vivo for its potential use in cancer radiotherapy treatment and for post-operative tissue monitoring. Currently, a UoE/NHS consortium is further developing this sensor with the aim of clinical application.

We also have a strong interest in the technology that supports synthetic biological biosensor systems. Specifically, we are developing an electrochemical platform, designed to enable multi-channel data readouts from cell-free systems.

• MSc Sensor and Imaging Systems, University of Glasgow, 2016 (Distinction & Class Prize)
• PhD Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, 2011
• BA Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge, 2005

• WCSIM (Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers): Beloe Fellowship, 2018
• IEEE: Member
• Biochemical Society: Early Career Member

• Microelectronics 2 (ELEE08020): lecturing on microfabrication, assisting at tutorials, and student assessment
• MSc Electronics project (PGEE11065) and MSc Sensor and Imaging Systems project (PGEE11135): student supervision
• Analogue Mixed Signal Laboratory 3 (ELEE09032): teaching assistant
• BioSensors and Instrumentation (PGEE11040), Applications of Sensor & Imaging Systems (PGEE11136), and Edinburgh Summer Schools for Beihang University and University of North Carolina: Research guest lecturer