Chris Stopford

Professor Chris Stopford is a faculty member at the University of Hertfordshire, leading the Particle Instruments & Diagnostics group within the Wolfson Centre for Biodetection and Instrumentation Research. He holds a professorial role in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics, part of the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science. His research focuses on advanced optical techniques for airborne microparticle detection, with applications in atmospheric science, biodetection, and public health. His work emphasizes practical instrument development and commercialization, including prototype instruments like UCASS and the Aerosol Ice Interface Transition Spectrometer (AIITS).

Stopford collaborates on major projects such as the ALERT asbestos detector and the CAST field campaign in the tropics. His research spans particle phase discrimination, aerosol dynamics, and UAV-based remote sensing. Key achievements include real-time asbestos detection systems and calibration methods for optical particle spectrometers. He leads interdisciplinary efforts, leveraging UAVs for atmospheric profiling and satellite validation.

• Research Interests: Aerosol dynamics, optical particle classification, UAV-based monitoring, environmental instrumentation, and climate change studies.
• Projects: ALERT, CAST, FAAM dropsonde systems, and BIANKA balloon campaigns.
• Instrument Developments: UCASS, AIITS, Multiparameter Bioaerosol Spectrometer.

His work bridges fundamental research and applied technology, addressing global challenges in air quality, public health, and climate science. Over 47 publications and 31 projects highlight his prolific output across atmospheric instrumentation and particle analysis.