Simon Lane

Dr. Simon Lane is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Chemical Biology, Diagnostics and Therapeutics research group and the Spectroscopy, Spectrometry, and Structure group. His research focuses on advancing biomedical technologies, including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for non-invasive monitoring in assisted reproduction, laser-based viral inactivation, and microscopy innovations like second harmonic generation light sheet microscopy. His work intersects physics, chemistry, and biology, with applications in medical diagnostics, virology, and reproductive health.

Key research interests include optical technologies for biomedical applications, cellular imaging techniques, and mechanisms of meiotic processes. His publications span virology, optics, and reproductive medicine, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations in laser engineering, cell biology, and clinical diagnostics.

Dr. Lane supervises PhD student Andrew Rawlings in Chemistry. He has contributed to patents related to spectroscopic methods and has been involved in projects funded by Wessex Medical Research. His research aims to bridge fundamental science with clinical and technological advancements.