Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Dublin City University
My research is focussed on how we can use cutting-edge analytical measurements in new types of health diagnostics. I am interested in designing sensors that can interact with the human body in non-invasive ways. Wearable sensors that sit on the skin are of particular interest as we believe the chemical markers available on the skin surface offer great opportunities for new sensors. The gas or volatile emission from skin is being studied in my group to understand its origin and how it links to human health and well-being.
In terms of sensor development, we have materials science research underway related to responsive biomaterials that are candidates for targeting health markers specifically from skin tissue. These include hydrogels, conducting polymers and various nanomaterials.
Published including >80 peer-reviewed papers, several book chapters and 1 book. (h-Index: 29; citations>3000).
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