Steffi Krause

Professor Steffi Krause serves as Professor of Electroanalytical Systems and Director of Academic Standards at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science. She leads the Electrochemical Sensors Group and maintains an active research program in electrochemical imaging and sensor development.

Her academic career began with a PhD from Humboldt-University of Berlin in 1994, followed by postdoctoral research at Newcastle and Glasgow Universities. She served as Lecturer and EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow at Sheffield University's Chemistry Department from 1997-2004 before joining Queen Mary's Materials Department.

Professor Krause's research focuses on photoelectrochemical imaging with high spatiotemporal resolution for functional imaging of living cells. Her group has developed advanced Light-Addressable Potentiometric Sensors (LAPS) and Scanning Photo-induced Impedance Microscopy (SPIM) techniques capable of measuring local changes in surface potential and impedance. Recent work demonstrates applications in cellular imaging, particularly for monitoring cardiomyocyte action potentials, calcium ion detection, and cell surface charge mapping with submicron resolution.

Her publication record spans over three decades with recent high-impact work showing a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated biomedical applications. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of materials science, electrochemistry, and biomedical engineering principles.

Professional distinctions include:

• Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
• Member of the International Society of Electrochemistry
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Professor Krause actively mentors PhD students and has successfully guided numerous doctoral candidates to completion. Her current research is supported by significant funding from EPSRC, EU Horizon 2020, and industry partners including McGowan Sensor Labs Limited. She serves as module organizer for Clinical Sensors and Measurements courses (EMS706P/EMS706U) and delivered her inaugural lecture 'Sensing to seeing: an electrochemical approach' on March 5, 2025.

The Electrochemical Sensors Group maintains strong industry and international collaborations, with research directions focused on developing next-generation sensor technologies for biomedical diagnostics and environmental monitoring applications.