Sean Donnelly

Sean Donnelly is a Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, specializing in medical device development within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Medical Devices and Health Technologies. His work focuses on wearable health monitoring systems and biomaterial applications.

His research spans wearable hydration monitoring for military personnel, sweat chloride sensing for cystic fibrosis diagnostics, and antibacterial silk fibroin biomaterials. Key projects include the Wearable Hydration Monitor for Military Personnel (as Co-investigator) and the EPSRC CDT in Medical Devices and Health Technologies (as Research Co-investigator), demonstrating expertise in translating engineering solutions to clinical challenges.

Recent publications reveal strong trends in biomaterial-polymer interactions and miniaturized sensing platforms, with significant emphasis on hydrogel polymerization techniques and silk-based wound treatments. His fingerprint analysis shows deep engagement with Patient Monitoring (100%), Chloride Sensing (100%), Polymerization (100%), and Antibacterial Properties (75%).

Scientific Recognition:

• Research outputs featured in Advanced Biology and Current Topics in Electrochemistry
• Dataset for silk fibroin research archived at University of Strathclyde
• Active participant in EPSRC Scoping Workshop (Critical Mass)

As Research Co-investigator on EPSRC-funded projects totaling £16,903, Donnelly contributes to doctoral training in medical devices while advising on technical aspects of wearable sensor development. His work bridges engineering and clinical applications through collaborations with Professor Patricia Connolly's research group.