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John Allen is a Professor of Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation at Coventry University's Centre for Intelligent Healthcare. He previously served as a Visiting Professor at Newcastle University and held roles such as Clinical Scientist specializing in microvascular assessment. His research focuses on vascular optics, photoplethysmography (PPG), and AI-driven medical technologies. Allen has pioneered clinical-grade microvascular measurement facilities and leads a growing research team collaborating with institutions like ETH Zurich and A*STAR Singapore.
- Education:
- PhD in Medical Physics (Newcastle University, 2002)
- MSc Bioengineering (University of Strathclyde, 1989)
- Control Engineering (University of Sheffield, 1985)
- Research Interests: Vascular aging, microvascular assessment, PPG applications, and AI in healthcare diagnostics.
His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Key achievements include over 1000 citations for his 2007 PPG review and awards like the 2024 Best Review Article Award. Projects include AI-driven PPG assessments and metrology for vascular optics. He actively collaborates internationally and engages in public outreach through podcasts and media.
Grants and funding: Active projects include AI-Driven Photoplethysmography for Enhanced Physiological Assessment (2025) and PTB-led Metrology Bid (2023–2026).
Labs/Teams: Cluster Lead for Intelligent Vascular Optics and Microvascular Sensing at Coventry University, with facilities for clinical-grade measurements and AI analytics.
