Stephen Hickey

Dr. Stephen Hickey is a Reader at the University of Bradford's Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Chemistry and Biosciences. His research focuses on colloidal nanoparticle synthesis, size-dependent optical properties, surface modification techniques, and applications in clean energy, sensors, and catalysis.

Research interests span nanomaterials development, quantum dot technologies, and sustainable energy solutions. Recent work explores semiconductor nanoparticles for photoelectrochemical systems and advanced energy storage.

Publications emphasize nanoparticle synthesis methods, quantum confinement effects, and nanomaterial applications in supercapacitors and bioimaging. Research demonstrates consistent focus on tunable optical properties and surface engineering.