Alice King

Dr. Alice King is an Associate Professor in Applied Materials and Interfaces within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Her research focuses on the interfaces between nanomaterials and biological systems, connecting physics, chemistry, and biology to deliver real-world impact including biosensors and advanced composites.

Dr. King's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Sydney (2016) on biological molecule interactions with carbon nanostructures, an MPhil on nanocomposites, and a BSc in Physics from the University of Surrey.

Her research centers on translating nanoscale discovery into scalable technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration. She investigates how synthesis, processing, and assembly define material behavior across scales, with particular interest in programmable and biomimetic fabrication systems that can adapt dynamically. Current projects include nanomaterial-based biosensors, dynamic tissue scaffolds, and quantum microscopy collaborations.

Dr. King's publication record shows a strong trajectory in high-impact journals with research spanning conductive nanocomposites, biosensors, and 2D material interfaces. Her work demonstrates significant translational potential with applications in healthcare diagnostics and advanced materials.

Dr. King leads active research programs supported by multiple grants including the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (2025-27) and the Bose Einstein condensate microscopy project (2024-2027). She has collaborated with healthcare institutions like Guy's & St Thomas's Hospital on respiratory-sensor innovation and consulted with industry partners on colorimetric biosensors for early cancer detection.

Her research group focuses on developing scalable, platform-based approaches to nanomaterial design that unite physics, chemical engineering, and biology, emphasizing real-world impact through cross-sector translation and public benefit.