Andy Timms

Dr. Andy Timms is a Researcher at the Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science within the University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences. His work bridges microbial pathogenesis and applied nanotechnology for infection control.

• Current research focuses on
• Food-borne pathogens' survival mechanisms
• Bacteriophage interactions in microbial communities
• Antimicrobial resistance dynamics
• Nanoparticle-based infection prevention

Recent publications highlight his contributions to nano-antimicrobials and phage ecology. Collaborations span interdisciplinary projects including gold nanocluster-modified copper nanoparticles for food safety and phage-antibiotic synergies. He actively participates in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science research initiatives.

• Key project involvements:
• Antimicrobial proteins from food insects (2022-2023)
• Antiviral nanoparticle development against coronaviruses (2021-2023)
• Nano-enabled food preservation systems