Reshma Bano

Reshma Bano is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Physics. She earned her PhD in Biosciences from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, under the supervision of Dr. Mohd Mohsin, where she developed FRET-based genetically encoded nanosensors for biological sensing applications.

Her research lies at the intersection of biophysics, biomaterials, and membrane biology, with a strong emphasis on synthetic membrane systems such as Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs). She investigates lipid membrane dynamics, protein-lipid interactions, and their applications in modeling cellular processes and developing minimal synthetic cells. Her current project focuses on Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology Originated Protocells (NANOPCs), involving the encapsulation of RNA transcription machinery in DNA-functionalized liposomes—a pioneering approach in synthetic biology and nanomedicine.

Reshma has developed expertise in fluorescence microscopy, inverted emulsion techniques for GUV preparation, and lipid-based assay development. Her broader goals include advancing membrane-based platforms for drug delivery, biosensing, and artificial exosome development. She aims to integrate microfluidic technologies and molecular probes to study membrane mechanics and synthetic cell communication in physiologically relevant environments.

Her recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a strong trend in biosensor development, particularly using FRET technology for detecting selenium, silver ions, and cancer-related exosomes. She has also contributed significantly to the understanding of extracellular vesicles, their isolation, and diagnostic applications in cancer and infectious diseases like COVID-19. Her work bridges molecular engineering, biophysics, and clinical translation, with high potential for biomedical innovation.

• Recent Innovations in Sensing Techniques to Detect SARS-CoV-2 (2024)
• Fluorescence-Based Nanosensors for Detection and Quantification of Nanovesicles (2024)
• FRET-based nanosensor for A549 exosomes (2023)
• Selenium monitoring in living cells (2023)
• Staphylococcus aureus enolase-plasminogen interaction (2022)
• Isolation of extracellular vesicles (2021)
• FRET sensor for silver ions (2021)

Reshma Bano has not listed any formal advisees or students, and no information about grants or funding sources is provided. However, her research trajectory suggests active involvement in interdisciplinary projects with potential for future grant support and mentorship roles.

She is actively contributing to the development of artificial cell systems and biosensing platforms, working within a research environment that supports innovation in synthetic biology and nanotechnology. While no specific lab or team name is mentioned, her work appears to be part of a larger collaborative effort in biophysics and bioengineering at the University of Surrey.