Darren Reynolds

Professor Darren Reynolds is a faculty member at the University of the West of England, serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Knowledge Exchange. His work spans Health, Agri-Food, Water, and Environmental Science, with expertise in fluorescence spectroscopy, biosensors, and antimicrobial development.

• Email: Darren.Reynolds@uwe.ac.uk
• Collaborations: Timothy Cox, Dawn Arnold, Robin Thorn, Gareth Robinsons, Shona Nelson, John Greenman, Richard Luxton, Jenny May, Elizabeth Anderson, Ben deLacey-Costello, Lyn Newton, Mark Steer

His research focuses on interdisciplinary solutions for real-world challenges, including:

• Development of fluorescence techniques for water quality assessment
• Design of antimicrobial agents for bio-control
• Deployment of in situ sensors in urban water systems (e.g., Kolkata)
• Integration of electrochemical activation in decentralized water treatment
• Application of machine learning to environmental data analysis
• Investigation of microbial-DOM interactions in aquatic systems

Recent publications highlight his contributions to water sustainability, including studies on:

• Microplastic pollution in global river systems
• Pathogen control in stored rainwater
• Chlorine-based disinfectants in clinical settings
• Real-time DOM fluorescence monitoring
• Mathematical models for sustainable environmental systems
• Urban water quality in Kolkata

He serves on the Editorial Boards of the Water and Environmental Journal and Sensing and Imaging – An International Journal, and contributes to policy through advisory roles for the UK Government’s Home Office and international research councils.