My research is focused on the development of electrochemical sensors for biomedical applications, including point-of-care detection of key physiological analytes.

Currently, I am working on sp² carbon modified boron doped diamond electrodes for the measurement of pH and blood gases. The levels of dissolved gases (e.g. oxygen) in the body are key indicators of respiratory health status and thus represent an important diagnostic test for illness severity. The ability to move from current invasive methods which provide only snapshot measurements to a continuous and minimally invasive system, resulting in real-time information, can result in both more rapid medical responses to changing conditions, and increased patient comfort.

Current PhD Students:

Nafiz Biswas (Co-Supervised with Prof. Macpherson)

Current MSc Students:

Anesa Martin (Co-Supervised with Prof. Macpherson)