Sergey A. Piletsky

Sergey A. Piletsky is a Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry and Research Director in the School of Chemistry at the University of Leicester, UK. He leads the Leicester Biotechnology Group and has previously held leadership roles at Cranfield University. His research is highly interdisciplinary, focusing on molecularly imprinted polymers and biosensor development for clinical and environmental applications.

His research interests include:

• Molecular Imprinting and Biomimetic Polymers
• Biosensors and Electrochemical Detection
• Computational Design of Receptors
• Environmental and Clinical Diagnostics
• Reduction of Animal Testing via Synthetic Antibody Alternatives
• Nanomaterials and Polymer Chemistry

The recent publications (2023–2025) highlight a strong trend in developing practical, portable, and sensitive sensors using molecularly imprinted polymers for detecting contaminants like bisphenol A and glyphosate, as well as advancements in synthesis protocols and nanomaterial integration. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and environmental health.

Scientific awards and recognitions include:

• JSPS Fellowship
• DFG Fellowship
• Leverhulme Fellowship
• Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award
• Recognition from the President of Ukraine
• DSc from Cranfield University

Sergey Piletsky has supervised numerous students and collaborators, including Elena Piletska, Tetyana Sergeyeva, and Kal Karim. His research has been funded by 11 EU projects and major UK and international agencies such as MRC, EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, and NOAA, as well as industrial partners. He has established global collaborations with experts like Prof. Karube (Tokyo), Prof. Wolfbeis (Regensburg), and Prof. Turner (Cranfield).

He leads the Leicester Biotechnology Group, which focuses on innovative solutions in analytical biotechnology, sensor development, and sustainable alternatives to biological receptors. The team integrates experimental and computational approaches to design next-generation diagnostic tools.