Meet the Team: Associated Professor Michael Tanner

Feb 27, 2026 | Meet the Team

Michael Tanner is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. With a background in single photon detection and advanced photonic technologies, his work focuses on translating cutting-edge optical systems from...

Meet the MicroTex Team: Dr. Charles Lochenie

Feb 19, 2026 | Meet the Team

Dr. Charles Lochenie studied Chemistry at the University of Louvain in Belgium, completing both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees before pursuing a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth. After his PhD, he joined the University of Strasbourg as a...

Meet the Hub Manager: Dr. Natalie Jones

Feb 10, 2026 | Meet the Team

Dr Natalie Jones is the Hub Project Manager for MicroTex, bringing a combination of deep scientific expertise and strategic project leadership to the ambitious and innovative MicroTex project. With an extensive academic background and hands-on experience working...

Meet the MicroTex Team: Pablo Roldán

Feb 5, 2026 | Meet the Team

We’re excited to introduce Pablo Roldán, a Royal Society Newton International Fellow at Heriot-Watt University. With a background in photonics engineering and ultrafast laser microfabrication from the University of Cantabria, Pablo is now applying his expertise...

Meet Ana Rubio our PPIE Lead

Jan 30, 2026 | Meet the Team

Ana Rubio leads Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) at MicroTex, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her work bridging health research, community voices, and social impact across two continents. As a medical anthropologist with a background in...