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Naing Thet is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath, actively contributing to interdisciplinary research in biofilm detection, wound infection diagnostics, and antimicrobial therapies. He collaborates closely with Professor Andrew Jenkins and is involved in multiple high-impact projects funded by EPSRC, NIHR, and Innovate UK.
Education:
- PhD in Modified Tethered Bilayer Lipid Membranes for Detection of Pathogenic Bacterial Toxins and Characterization of Ion Channels, University of Bath (2010)
- MEng in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (2003)
His research focuses on developing innovative sensors for bacterial detection in clinical settings, particularly in urinary catheters and chronic wounds. He specializes in electrochemistry, mixed-species biofilm models, and ex-vivo wound systems. His work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being. A significant portion of his publications centers on fluorescence-based and electrochemical sensors for early infection detection, with applications in maternal health, diabetic ulcers, and non-melanoma skin cancer. These studies demonstrate a strong trend toward point-of-care diagnostics and real-time monitoring using smart materials.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Associate Member, Royal Society of Chemistry (since 2013)
Dr. Thet is actively involved in supervising doctoral students and securing research grants. His projects include the development of plasma-activated hydrogels, infection-responsive catheter coatings, and low-cost sensors for group B Streptococcus. He leads or contributes to six major research initiatives, often at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and medicine. His datasets are publicly archived at the University of Bath, reflecting transparency and reproducibility. He is also part of the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) and the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio), where he collaborates on translational medical device development.
