Robbie Baldock

Dr. Robbie Baldock is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head (Employability & Placements) at the University of Portsmouth, where he leads the Baldock Laboratory in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. His career spans roles at Solent University (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer), University of Gloucestershire, and University of Pittsburgh (postdoctoral research). He holds a PhD from the University of Sussex and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

• Current leadership role: Associate Head (Employability & Placements)
• Academic institutions: University of Sussex (undergraduate), University of Pittsburgh (postdoc)
• Professional affiliations: Biochemical Society Local Ambassador, Genes Research Area Panel, Early Career Advisory Panel

His research interests focus on DNA repair mechanisms in both nuclear and mitochondrial genomes, antibiotic-induced mitochondrial toxicity, and the role of hydroquinine in bacterial resistance. He also explores augmented reality (AR) in bioscience education to enhance student engagement and accessibility.

Recent research outputs highlight trends in antibiotic resistance (e.g., efflux pump regulation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa), mitochondrial DNA protection, and AR applications in education. His 2024 work on machine learning for COVID-19 detection via X-rays demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation.

Scientific awards include:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE)

Dr. Baldock supervises self-funded PhD students and actively participates in degree program validation and external examining (University of Plymouth). His lab at Portsmouth leverages state-of-the-art equipment for fluorescence analysis, flow cytometry, and cell culture studies.