Lucy G. Sinclair

Lucy G. Sinclair serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, actively contributing to antimicrobial photodynamic therapy research with focus on violet-blue light applications. Her institutional affiliation spans multiple collaborative projects including the John Gaylor Fund and EPSRC-funded sepsis technology development.

Her educational background culminates in a 2024 doctoral thesis titled Performance and energy efficiency of low irradiance antimicrobial violet-blue light for environmental decontamination applications, supervised by Professors Maclean and MacGregor at Strathclyde.

Dr. Sinclair's research centers on light-based pathogen inactivation with specialization in 405-nm wavelength systems for bacterial/viral decontamination. Key methodologies include

• Energy-efficient antimicrobial protocols
• Biofilm engineering for infection modeling
• Extracorporeal sepsis treatment technology
• Viral surrogate validation (Phi6/SARS-CoV-2)

Her work directly addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals through healthcare innovation.

Recent publication trends demonstrate consistent advancement in low-irradiance photodynamic systems, showing improved energy efficiency while maintaining antimicrobial efficacy across bacterial (Staphylococcus aureus) and viral targets. Her dual focus on fundamental light-matter interactions and clinical translation defines her research trajectory.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize 2024

Grant leadership features:

Principal Investigator
• Development of Novel Dual-targeted Extracorporeal Technology for Sepsis (2024-2025)
Co-investigator
• John Gaylor Collaborative Fund: 3D-bioprinted biofilms project (2025-2026)

Her collaborative network spans 8 research profiles with emphasis on light immunology and surface properties.

Active participation in the Strategic Themes Bioimaging Workshop (2024) demonstrates integration within Strathclyde's interdisciplinary research ecosystem, particularly in photobiology applications for healthcare.