About
Dr. Patrick Dunlop is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Head of the Doctoral College at Ulster University. He is also a member of the Engineering Research Institute and a Chartered Biologist. His research focuses on nanomaterials for water/wastewater disinfection, self-cleaning medical devices, and rapid detection of antimicrobial-resistant organisms. He holds a BSc (1st Class Hons) and PhD from Ulster University, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Education:
- BSc in Applied Biochemical Sciences (1st Class Hons), Ulster University, 1997
- PhD, Ulster University, 2001
Research Interests:
- Design of nanomaterials for water disinfection
- Photocatalytic medical device surfaces
- Biological sensing for antimicrobial resistance
- Sustainable hydrogen production from biomass
Grants & Collaborations: He has secured funding from EU Horizon 2020, US-Ireland R&D Partnership, Royal Society, and NATO. His work involves partnerships with leading institutions globally.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Chartered Biologist (C.Biol.)
Labs/Teams: Active in the Engineering Research Institute and part of the UK Semiconductor Photochemistry Network and European Federation of Photocatalysis.
