Director of the Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre, University of Ulster
Professor Jim McLaughlin is a world-leader in the field of vital-signs wearable healthcare-sensor-systems, nanotechnology and point-of-care diagnostics including Covid-19 lateral-flow devices. His research enhances sensor operating-performances via modelling, algorithm development and machine learning. His research on novel healthcare diagnostics and nanoparticle functionalisation led to knowledge advancements, successful sensing/defibrillator electrodes and point-of-care diagnostic device patents which underpinned the establishment of several businesses and the formation of a number of bioengineering centres of excellence. He was awarded an OBE in 2012 for his services to research and economic development in Northern Ireland and in 2022 he was further awarded with a CBE for research and education. He has authored over 400 publications, spoken at international conferences and attracted over £100 million in funding from bodies such as EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, and the Royal Society.
Professor Jim McLaughlin CBE FREng