Kerrianne Harrington

Kerrianne Harrington is a Researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath, focusing on developing hollow core optical fibres for advanced applications. Her work contributes to the 'u-Care' interdisciplinary project, aiming to create compact UV-C light sources for medical therapies targeting drug-resistant pathogens and precision cancer surgery. She also leads the 'Robotic microscopy for globally accessible science and healthcare' project, advancing fibre-based imaging and diagnostic tools.

Her research expertise spans optical fibre fabrication, splicing, and simulation, with a focus on anti-resonant fibres enabling UV light transmission below 220 nm—unachievable in traditional fibres. Key contributions include Axi-Stack manufacturing techniques and methods to minimize interconnection losses in hollow-core fibres.

Collaborations involve projects funded by EPSRC and The Royal Society, addressing quantum communication, low-loss fibre integration, and biomedical applications. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly in advancing health and innovation.

Recent publications highlight achievements in supercontinuum generation, UV light guidance, and multi-core fibre designs. Harrington’s research bridges fundamental physics with practical innovations in healthcare, photonics, and quantum technologies.