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Q. What is your academic and professional background? My academic background began with studying fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals in Ireland. I then went on to study biochemistry at the University of Wolverhampton, before joining the professional world. My first role was at LifeScan, a Johnson & Johnson company based in Inverness, focusing on sensor development […]

iGii is delighted to appoint Jason Diaz as US Sales Director. Jason brings 15 years of experience in launching disruptive products to market into the human diagnostics and animal health markets successfully. His proven record, passion and drive in leading and building a high performing sales team in the diagnostics and sensing space has led […]

Q. What is your academic and professional background? I started in engineering and manufacturing as soon as I left school, spending a year in industry before studying Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. After graduation, I joined Caterpillar, specifically Perkins Engines, in Stafford. I spent nearly four years as the engineering owner for the […]

Q: What is your academic and professional background? I studied biomedical material science at the University of Manchester, where I applied the use of materials into medicine. For example, biosensors for disease diagnosis. I then completed a PhD in carbon nanomaterials and subsequently a post doctorate placement. Afterwards I joined a diabetes company and then […]

Q: What is your academic and professional background? I have a PhD from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. Since graduation, I have had a relatively diverse research background, covering astrophysics, quantum optics, computational imaging and more. My postdoctoral research into advanced imaging technologies enabled me to work collaboratively with […]

Welcome to the first of a new series of Research Roundups from iGii. In this series, we’ll provide brief updates on the latest academic research from across the world making use of our sustainable carbon nanomaterial, Gii. From groundbreaking glucose sensors to advanced energy storage solutions, dive in to discover how Gii is transforming various […]

Biosensors are increasingly important in modern technology, particularly in healthcare, environmental monitoring and industrial applications. These devices enable rapid and accurate detection of biological substances, helping scientists and professionals monitor health conditions, detect contaminants and improve research methodologies. To successfully integrate the right type of biosensor, engineers need to understand their components, use cases and […]

Q: What is your academic and professional background? I earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Imperial College London and a PhD in Chemistry and Biological Sciences from Durham University. During my PhD, I developed an interest in carbon nanotechnology, which shifted my research focus. I deepened my expertise in this field as a […]

Electrochemical biosensors are innovative devices that are able to perform highly sensitive assays in short periods of time. For healthcare, environmental sciences and biotechnology, these types of biosensors have the potential to drive breakthroughs in real-time monitoring, early disease detection and precision diagnostics. However, despite their potential, the fabrication of these biosensors involve high costs, […]