This involves scientists and engineers working closely with biologists and clinicians to deliver optical solutions to complex bio-related issues. The solutions may be in the form of enhanced imaging capabilites for observing biological structure and processes, or optical manipulation within biological environments, or creating biological nanomachines for specified tasks.

 

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People

Harry Anderson FRS

Harry Anderson FRS

Our group does research in the areas of molecular materials synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, polymers and dyes.
Richard Berry

Richard Berry

My research is focused on rotary molecular motors, in particular the Bacterial Flagellar Motor, which is a rotary molecular engine powered by the flow of ions across the inner, or cytoplasmic, membrane of a bacterial cell envelope.
Martin Booth

Martin Booth

My research interests lie in the theory and practice of dynamic optics, particularly the use of adaptive optical elements in high resolution microscopy and ultrafast laser fabrication.
Robin Cleveland

Robin Cleveland

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

Stuart Conway

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

Jason Davis

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

Nigel Emptage

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

Stephen Fletcher

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

Chao He

My research interests include polarisation optics, biomedical microscopy and vectorial imaging
Mark Howarth

Mark Howarth

My research involves bionanotechnology and its application to cancer.

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Oxford Photonics Day 2026

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