Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper is an EPSRC Early Career Fellow at University College London and Co-Director of the neoLAb research group. His prior appointments include Research Associate at UCL (2012-2016) and Research Fellow at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School (2011-2012).

His educational qualifications are:

• PhD, University College London (2007-2011)
• MPhys in Physics, New College, Oxford (2002-2006)

Cooper's primary research interests lie in portable neuroimaging and neuromonitoring technologies, with a focus on functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT), and Electroencephalography (EEG). He applies these technologies to study infant neuropathology and has recently expanded his work to investigate the development of the motor system and disorders of movement. His research aims to translate these technologies into clinical settings for improved diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions in infants.

His major scientific recognition includes:

• EPSRC Early Career Fellowship

While specific details about his graduate students are not provided, his role as a research leader suggests involvement in mentoring. The EPSRC Fellowship represents significant grant funding supporting his independent research.

As Co-Director of neoLAb, Cooper co-leads a dynamic research team focused on developing and deploying cutting-edge optical brain imaging systems for real-world clinical applications, particularly in neonatal intensive care.