Dave Rowe

Dr. Dave Rowe is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). His research focuses on mid-infrared spectroscopy, silicon photonics, and their applications in biomedical engineering and sensing technologies. He has contributed to advancements in therapeutic drug monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and machine learning-driven biomarker analysis. Currently supervising PhD students Daniel Owens (PhD Infec Inflamm&Immunity PT) and Nikita Anastasia Sapphire Lack (PhD ORC), his work bridges fundamental photonics research with real-world clinical and industrial applications. Collaborations include projects on mid-infrared photonic devices, terahertz spectroscopy, and integrated circuit design. Contact: D.Rowe@soton.ac.uk.