Hannah Leese

Hannah Leese is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath. She leads the Materials for Health research group and is affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT), Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Health and Well-being) and SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production).

• Senior Lecturer, University of Bath (Current)
• Post Doctoral Research Associate, University of Manchester (2017-2018)
• Post Doctoral Research Associate, Imperial College London (2013-2017)

Research Interests: Dr. Leese specializes in advanced materials development for sustainable healthcare applications. Her group creates materials enabling point-of-care diagnostics, including microneedle/nanoneedle systems, therapeutic nanocomposite fibers, and smart 3D-printed biosensing modules. Key focus areas include combating antimicrobial resistance, democratizing healthcare access, and integrating biochemical and chemical treatments for resource-efficient systems.

Selected Research Trends: Recent work spans electrospun nanofibers for tissue engineering, molecularly imprinted polymer sensors, graphene-based membranes, and infrared-responsive polymers. She contributes to cellular agriculture and biodegradable energy harvesters, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing and SDG-aligned innovation.

Key Collaborations: Dr. Leese collaborates with institutions like Nanyang Technological University and A*STAR, and participates in EU-funded projects including the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub and Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub. She also serves as a contributor to media discussions on sustainable technologies.