Timothy Leighton

Dr. Timothy Leighton is a Researcher at the University of Southampton, associated with interdisciplinary projects spanning microbiology, acoustics, and biomedical engineering. His work focuses on infection prevention, ultrasonic decontamination, and biomolecular interactions.

• Research Groups: Microbiology Acoustics Group, Nanophotonics Group, Computational Systems Chemistry
• Collaborations: Worked with Professors Robert Read, Charles Keevil, and Jeremy Frey

Research Interests: Leighton's work explores bacterial membrane interactions, ultrasonic cleaning applications, and antimicrobial resistance. His projects address challenges in surgical instrument sterilization, livestock feed safety, and pandemic response technologies.

Scientific Contributions: His recent publications (2019-2021) emphasize ultrasonic methods for infection control, computational studies of bacterial membranes, and diagnostic innovations. Key themes include SARS-CoV-2 decontamination, prion removal, and rapid disease detection.