Dominic O'Brien

Professor of Engineering Science

My interests lie in the field of optical communications. Through advances in visible light communications, we aim to gain improvements in the bandwidth and/or efficiency of a data network.

The potential for indoor free space optical communications stems from the increased uptake of solid state lighting for general illumination, due to its reliability and the potential for highly efficient sources. Compared with other sources of illumination these devices can be modulated at high data rates, offering the opportunity for communications as well as illumination from these sources. We are also investigating the benefits of Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems in free space optical systems, as well as the uses of optically powered 'smart dust'.

In general, I am interested in all areas of optical communications, for more information on my specific research projects please see my website or get in touch by sending me an email.

Research area Materials and Devices

Research interests Optical communications Wireless communications

Department Engineering Science

Robin Cleveland

Professor of Engineering Science

My research is in the area of acoustics, primarily focused on biomedical acoustics with applications in both diagnostics and therapeutics.

Stuart Conway

Professor of Organic Chemistry

The focus of our research is the development of selective molecular probes to enable investigation of certain biological systems.

Gavin Dalton

Professor of Astrophysics

I am working on wide‐field imaging and fibre‐fed spectroscopy instrumentation in visible and near‐infrared astronomy, both in instrument construction and science exploitation.

Jason Davis

Professor in Chemistry and University Reader

Our research bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world application, with a growing focus on translational diagnostics and molecular sensing.

Nynke Dekker

Professor

Our long-term goal is to understand how molecular motors work together with accessory factors in the copying of DNA or RNA

Steve Elston

Professor of Engineering Science

My present research interests are mainly in the field of novel liquid crystal materials and applications, within which I undertake both theoretical and experimental work.

Nigel Emptage

Professor of Pharmacology

Our research in neuroscience is supported by the development of novel optical imaging tools, particularly through high resolution microscopy.

Julian Fells

EPSRC Research Fellow

My research is focuses on the development of new sensor technology using laser-written Fibre Bragg gratings

Stephen Fletcher

Professor of Chemistry

My research is in the area of synthetic organic chemistry. About half of my group works on projects related to photonics.

Marco Fritzsche

Professor of Biophysical Immunology (Innovation Investigator Track)

My research focuses on the understanding of the mechanobiology of the human immunity.