Dr. Ettore Pedretti

Dr. Ettore Pedretti

Dr Ettore Pedretti is an Instrument Scientist at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, bringing extensive expertise in optical instrumentation, astrophotonics, and biomedical imaging to the MicroTex Hub. His work bridges the worlds of fundamental science and...
Professor Rob Thomson

Professor Rob Thomson

Professor Rob Thomson is the Photonics Lead for the MicroTex Hub, bringing internationally recognised expertise in photonics, fibre-optic technologies, and laser-based medical innovation. His research focuses on harnessing the power of light to develop the next...
Meet our Team: Prof Duncan Hand

Meet our Team: Prof Duncan Hand

Prof Duncan Hand, is Professor of Applied Photonics at Heriot-Watt University and brings decades of expertise in lasers, photonics, and precision manufacturing to the MicroTex Hub. With a career spanning academic research, industrial collaboration, and senior...
Meet our Team: Kev Dhaliwal.

Meet our Team: Kev Dhaliwal.

Professor Kev Dhaliwal is a clinician-scientist with a focus on developing technologies that can directly improve patient care. His work sits at the interface of medicine, engineering, and data science, with a particular emphasis on infection and inflammation. As...
Meet our Team: Ian Underwood.

Meet our Team: Ian Underwood.

Professor Ian Underwood is the project lead in MicroTex. He is an internationally recognised researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur, with a career spanning academia, industry, and technology commercialisation. His early work in photonics and visual displays led to...
Meet our Team: Robbie Mears

Meet our Team: Robbie Mears

Dr. Robbie Mears completed an integrated Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, followed by a PhD in Physics, both at the University of Bath. Robbie work focuses on the development of ultra-thin optical fibres designed for medical imaging. These fibres are flexible...