Kenith Meissner
Department Head, Centre for Nanohealth
Swansea University
UK
Biography
Dr. Meissner directs the Nanomaterials and Biophotonics Laboratory where research focuses on developing new techniques and modalities for biomedical imaging and sensing using electromagnetic radiation. We leverage the rational design of micro- and nano-structured materials that enhance the capabilities of the novel techniques. Expertise in the group includes optical system design, optical system construction (pump-probe, fluorescence, diffuse absorption/reflectance), optical modeling, micro- and nano-materials synthesis, and spectroscopy. Recent examples of innovations include FRET-based microsphere systems to study transmembrane proteins in cellular systems, and quantum dot-enabled whispering gallery mode structures for both near-field imaging and refractometric sensing. These systems are engineered to be platform technologies that may be applied across numerous fields. Dr. Meissner has a successful track record in biomedical optics with over 15 years of experience designing and building optical instrumentation in industry and academia for research and clinical settings, 9 issued patents relating to these systems (3 of which are currently licensed by companies), more than 100 publications/presentations.
Research Interest
Biomedical Optics, Optical Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Sensors, Microscopy