James Stone

James Stone is a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath. His research focuses on advanced optical fibre technologies, particularly hollow-core fibres for ultraviolet (UV) guidance, nonlinear optics, and biomedical applications. He has contributed to breakthroughs in supercontinuum generation, fibre fabrication methods (e.g., Axi-Stack), and UV light transmission down to 190 nm.

• Education: PhD in Photonic Crystal Fibres (2009) under Prof. Knight at the University of Bath.

Research interests include anti-resonant hollow-core fibres, UV-guided medical imaging tools (e.g., fluorescence-lifetime microscopy for lung cancer biopsy), and fibre-based endoscopic systems. His work intersects photonics with biomedical engineering, addressing challenges in early cancer detection and material science.

Notable projects include the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-funded U-Care initiative (2021–2026), developing UV phototherapy technologies, and endoscope innovations for minimally invasive procedures.

• Grants/Projects: Led 9 research projects, including IAA-funded endoscope developments and collaborations on UV light therapies.

He leads the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials, advancing fibre-optic solutions for healthcare and optical systems.