Nanophotonic biosensors : Department of Physics, University of York

Prof TF Krauss & Dr S Johnson, Departments of Physics & Electronics, University of York are offering the following project:
Resonant nanophotonic biosensors are amongst the most sensitive and versatile devices in their class; commercial instruments using photonic resonances are found in many biomedical laboratories. Building on our internationally leading expertise in photonic crystals and nanostructures, we are now developing novel types of sensors that will combine nanophotonic, nanoelectronic and electrochemical methods to build a truly multimodal sensor platform. This work is conducted in close collaboration with biologists, clinicians and health economists to ensure that the work is both scientifically exciting and clinically relevant.
You will design, fabricate and test nanostructures and devices in our dedicated cleanroom and biolab facilities, where, following comprehensive instruction, you will be able to work independently and be encouraged to pursue your own ideas. The multidisciplinarity of the project will be supported by coursework in microbiology and health economics and you will have regular meetings with experts from these disciplines.
The project is funded by the EPSRC of the UK and is available from October 2016 (with some flexibility). Please
Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)