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Professor David McGloin is a Personal Chair and Head of School at the School of Natural and Computing Sciences, University of Aberdeen, a position he has held since September 2022. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and leadership, supervising PhD students and developing new courses in optics. His academic journey includes faculty roles at the University of Dundee and the University of Technology Sydney, where he served as Director of Research Programs in the Faculty of Engineering and IT.
- MSci (Hons) in Laser Physics and Optoelectronics, University of St. Andrews (1997)
- PhD in Physics, University of St. Andrews (2001)
David McGloin's research centers on optics, particularly optical trapping, beam shaping, and their applications in biomedical and environmental sciences, including aerosol analysis and biophotonics. He also explores THz beam shaping and microfluidics. His work bridges physics, engineering, and life sciences, with a strong emphasis on experimental and computational photonics.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on optical manipulation techniques, especially using Bessel beams and holographic methods, with applications in aerosol dynamics, single-pixel imaging, and biomedical force measurements. The trend shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating optics with immunology, environmental science, and advanced manufacturing.
- Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2003)
McGloin has supervised numerous PhD and postgraduate students and has led major research initiatives across institutions. His leadership roles include Head of Physics and Associate Dean for Research at Dundee, and Director of Research Programs at UTS. He has secured significant research funding, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. He is currently accepting PhD students in physics, particularly in experimental or computational optics and photonics.
He is a member of professional bodies including the Institute of Physics (MInstP), Senior Member of Optica, and Chartered Physicist (CPhys). His research group focuses on developing novel optical tools for scientific and industrial applications, with strong ties to interdisciplinary teams in biophysics and environmental monitoring.
