Peter William Tinning

Peter William Tinning serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Centre for Microsystems and Photonics (CMP) where he develops advanced microscopy technologies, particularly focusing on miniaturized structured illumination systems using 3D printed components and MEMS.

His research interests span biomedical imaging, optical microscopy, MEMS technology, and super-resolution imaging techniques. Tinning specializes in developing hardware solutions for live cell imaging, with particular expertise in structured illumination modalities, light sheet microscopy, and photoacoustic imaging systems. His work bridges physics, engineering, and biomedical applications.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical microscope development using MEMS scanning mirrors, with applications in super-resolution imaging of cellular processes. His research shows a progression from fundamental optical techniques to increasingly miniaturized and specialized systems with clear biomedical applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Stephen Young Entrepreneurship Award (2024)

Tinning is currently leading the Northern Light Microscopy project as Principal Investigator, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (£78,250), and serves as Co-investigator on an Innovate UK project focused on MEMS super-resolution microscopy. His entrepreneurial activities include developing business models around his research innovations.

Based at the Centre for Microsystems and Photonics, Tinning works within a multidisciplinary team focused on microsystems, photonics, laser gas diagnostics, and microfluidics for biomedical applications.