We are an interdisciplinary research group that engineers and translates advanced biomaterials for infection control and therapeutic delivery. Our work combines materials chemistry, bioengineering, microbiology and advanced manufacturing to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biofilm formation in healthcare and environmental settings.
We develop alternatives to conventional antibiotics, including nitric oxide, antimicrobial peptides and antimicrobial metals. We investigate how material composition and physicochemical properties influence therapeutic release and biological performance to guide the design of materials that prevent microbial colonisation, disrupt established biofilms and control infection while maintaining tissue compatibility.
Our technologies include nitric oxide-releasing contact lenses targeting microbial keratitis, titanium implant coatings for orthopaedic infections, antimicrobial coatings for personal protective equipment, and electrospun dressings for infected wounds. We have also developed peptide-loaded nanogels and 3D-printed hydrogels for skin infections, and are developing electrospun nanofibres and 3D-printed patches containing quaternary ammonium compounds for dental, oral and maxillofacial applications.
Beyond healthcare, we engineer nanomaterials for water treatment and purification, targeting microbial contamination and biofouling in drinking-water and industrial water systems. Across these applications, our goal is to combine effective antimicrobial strategies with delivery platforms tailored to their intended use.
Our Research
Bioinspired Antimicrobial Materials and Therapeutics
Advanced Biomaterials for Therapeutic Delivery
Biofilm Control and Environmental Applications
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