Joshua Edel

Joshua Edel is a Professor of Biosensing & Analytical Sciences at Imperial College London's Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He specializes in developing trace analyte analytical platforms, including bioanalytical sensors for clinical applications. His work focuses on single-molecule detection, nanopore sensors, and microfluidic systems. Edel has published over 180 research articles and secured prestigious grants like the ERC Starting Grant (2011) and ERC Consolidator Award (2017). His research spans nanobiotechnology, plasmonic sensors, and biosensor innovation.

Education: PhD in developing single-molecule detection within microfluidic systems from Imperial College London (2003). Postdoctoral research at Cornell University (School of Applied and Engineering Physics) and a fellowship at Harvard University's Rowland Institute (single-molecule biophysics).

Research Interests: Edel’s lab pioneers techniques such as high-throughput droplet microfluidics, optical/electrical single-molecule sensors, and plasmonic nanopore sensors. His work addresses challenges in diagnostics, nanoelectronics, and structural chemistry. Key areas include developing selective biosensors for clinical samples and advancing nanoscale probing technologies.

Grants & Awards:

• ERC Starting Grant (2011): Rare event bioanalysis
• ERC Consolidator Award (2017): Selective single-molecule biosensors
• Funding from EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, and industrial partners

Advising & Labs: Edel leads projects in Imperial’s Department of Chemistry and collaborates across disciplines. His lab develops cutting-edge tools like nanoscale tweezers for single-cell analysis and nanofluidic platforms for biomarker detection. He actively consults in biosensing technology.