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2x Personal Electrostatic Biocollector Prototype(s) (STRATA) - (D05) : Worn bio-detector Phase 1
Johnston, Ian; Tracey, Mark; School of Engineering and Technology; Enterprise and Business Development; Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems; Centre for Engineering Research; Centre for Hazard Detection and Protection Research; Microfluidics and Microengineering; Department of Engineering and Technology; McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Coudron, Loic (UH MEMS, 2017-05-04)The design and development of two man worn Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) aerosol collection platform prototypes. These prototypes should interface with a, co-developed, laboratory particle recovery instrument exploiting ... -
3D printing adoption in NHS trusts within the United Kingdom
Azeem, Rafay Ul; Moghadam, ShokranehKhashkhashi; Kaye, Richard; MacKenzie, Malcolm; Ilio, Vincenzo Di; Umar, Yusuf; Cheong, Yuen Ki (2024-09-30)Additive manufacturing and 3D printing is being widely adopted by the medical industry. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of 3D printing technology in NHS trusts across the UK. Data was ... -
Analysis of FDA warning letters issued to US medical device companies for CAPA related issues between 2013 and 2019
Tan, Christabel (2023-05-01) -
Applied Methods to Assess the Antimicrobial Activity of Metallic-Based Nanoparticles
Chung, Etelka; Ren, Guogang; Johnston, Ian; Matharu, Rupy Kaur; Ciric, Lena; Walecka, Agnieszka; Cheong, Yuen-Ki (2023-10-28)With the rise of antibiotic resistance, the drive to discover novel antimicrobial substances and standard testing methods with the aim of controlling transmissive diseases are substantially high. In healthcare sectors and ... -
Biosensors for Real-Time Monitoring of Biohazards and Disease in Aquaculture.
Johnston, Ian (2018-07-19)Early, reliable and systematic detection of waterborne chemical and biological pathogens is critical to prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture by enabling effective management practices. Laboratory-based technologies ... -
Continuously variable mixing-ratio micromixer with elastomer valves
Tan, C. K. L.; Tracey, M.C.; Davis, J. B.; Johnston, I. D. (2005-10)We report a self-contained microfluidic alternate flow injection mixer (AFIM) employing piezoelectrically actuated, PDMS seal-valves to control injection. AFIMs employ pulsatile injection of liquids to enhance interface ... -
Controlled Actuation of Self-Propelled Droplets
Coudron, Loic; Lemenu, Clément; Lemaine, Kevin; McCluskey, Daniel; Tan, Christabel; Munro, Ian; Holdo, Arne; Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian (2020-10-09)In this paper we present controlled self-propelled actuation of droplets employing Laplace pressure gradients between two non-parallel superhydrophobic plates. For small angles (cos β ≈ 1) a simplification of available ... -
Copper Electrochemical Deposition in Macroporous Silicon Arrays for Through Silicon Via Applications
Defforge, Thomas; Coudron, Loic; Gautier, Gael; Grimal, Virginie; Ventura, Laurent; Tran Van, Francois (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2011)The present paper deals with the realization of high conductivity through silicon via from macroporous silicon arrays. The pores were first etched by anodization into a hydrofluoric acid mixture. The high aspect ratio via ... -
Delivery of Prototype Automated Sample Processing Unit for Incorporation into a Biological Identification System
Tan, Christabel; Tracey, Mark; School of Engineering and Technology; Enterprise and Business Development; Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems; Centre for Engineering Research; Centre for Hazard Detection and Protection Research; Microfluidics and Microengineering; Department of Engineering and Technology; Johnston, Ian; McCluskey, Daniel; Lodge, Matthew; Munro, Ian (UH MEMS, 2017-02-28) -
Design & Development of the electronics and control system - (D6.1): Worn Bio-detector Phase 2
McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Coudron, Loic (UH, 2017-10-31) -
Design of a high efficiency cyclone for collection of rare and low concentration airborne pathogens
Baxter, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Kaye, Richard; Munro, Ian; Tracey, Mark; Day, Rodney; McCluskey, Daniel (2017-03-16)Recent serious outbreaks of pathogens such as Chalara Fraxinea, (Ash Dieback) demonstrate the vulnerability of UK’s forests, woods, and trees. Early detection of threats is critical in the fight against such tree pests and ... -
The Design of an Innovative Research Led, Undergraduate Programme for Effective Development of R&D Skills and Learning.
McCluskey, Daniel; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; Coudron, Loic (2016-10-25)Engineering education has suffered a shift in focus between research led fundamental engineering and vocational training that has resulted in many graduate engineers equipped without a thorough grasp of either skill set. ... -
The Design of an Innovative Research Led, Undergraduate Programme for Effective Development of R&D Skills and Learning.
McCluskey, Daniel; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; Coudron, Loic (2016-10-25)Engineering education has suffered a shift in focus between research led fundamental engineering and vocational training that has resulted in many graduate engineers equipped without a thorough grasp of either skill set. ... -
Design Review of ESP/EWOD/ESP Translation Mechanisms - (D3.1): Worn Bio-detector Phase 2
McCluskey, Daniel; Lodge, Matthew; Coudron, Loic; Munro, Ian (UH, 2017-10-31) -
Developing microfluidic devices and techniques for isolation and detection of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
Lekkala, Himayasri; Dimov, Nikolay; Johnston, Ian; Inal, Jameel (2020-10-09)The purpose of this research is to develop microfluidic devices and systems for the effective isolation of bacterial Extracellular vesicles (EVs) by applying Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operation. The purification and ... -
Developing microfluidic platforms for rapid identification of new targets for neurodegenerative disorders
Pacheco Torres, Paloma; Kaye, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Dimitriadi, Maria; Tan, Christabel (2023-10-19) -
Development of an automated smart trap for wheat pathogens
Kaye, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Baxter, Richard; Munro, Ian; Tracey, Mark; Day, Rodney; McCluskey, Daniel (2017-03-16)National surveys show fungicide use on wheat continues to increase despite fluctuations in disease pressure, reaching a 30 year high in 2012 (Defra). Septoria tritici is the most significant foliar disease in UK wheat ... -
Development report EnviGuard Port physical components (D5.4)
Suckow, Bjorn; Johnston, Ian; Hanken, Thomas; Dortu, Fabian; Riesgo, Teresa; Veenstra, Theo; Munro, Ian (Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum Bremerhaven, 2017-01-19) -
Dielectrophoretic collection of airborne particles
Chung, Etelka; Heidari Koochi, Milad; Weerasiri, Lanka; Munro, Ian; Johnston, Ian; Chrysanthou, Andreas; Coudron, Loic (2024-06-06)Aim: To investigate dielectrophoresis as a mechanism for collection of bioaerosols. -
Digital process control of multi-step assays on centrifugal platforms using high-low-high rotational-pulse triggered valving
Early, Philip L.; Kilcawley, Niamh A.; McArdle, Niamh A.; Renou, Marine; Kearney, Sinéad M.; Mishra, Rohit; Dimov, Nikolay; Glynn, Macdara T.; Ducrée, Jens; Kinahan, David J. (2023-09-08)Due to their capability for comprehensive sample-to-answer automation, the interest in centrifugal microfluidic systems has greatly increased in industry and academia over the last quarter century. The main applications ...