Robert Eason

Professor Robert Eason is a leading academic at the University of Southampton, specializing in photonics and laser technology. His research spans interdisciplinary areas combining Machine Learning, Medical Diagnostics, and Microfluidics.

Research Interests: Eason focuses on AI-driven laser applications, including deep learning for phototherapy, autonomous laser machining, and low-cost paper-based diagnostic devices. His work bridges photonics with biomedicine and advanced manufacturing.

Recent Publications: His 2025 article in Scientific Reports explores AI simulations for psoriasis treatment, while 2024-2022 works address laser-controlled microfluidics, deep learning in microscopy, and reinforcement learning for laser machining.

Supervision: He supervises PhD student Georgia Mourkioti in laser-based research projects.

External Roles: Eason has served as a speaker at international conferences including the International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication (2018), LAISER (2019), and Deep Learning for Control of Light-Matter Interactions (2022).