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Professor Steven Johnson is a Professor of Electronic Engineering at the University of York, affiliated with the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. He leads the Bio-Inspired Technologies (BIT) Laboratory and manages the York Electronics Cleanroom. His research focuses on hybrid systems merging biological systems with electronics, emphasizing biomolecular electronics, nanofabrication, and molecular self-assembly. He holds an adjunct role at the University of Leeds and serves as Deputy Director of the Graduate School. Johnson collaborates across disciplines, including physics, chemistry, molecular biology, and clinical sciences, to innovate bio-inspired technologies.
His research group develops photonic and electrochemical biosensors for near-patient diagnostics, with applications in antimicrobial susceptibility testing, environmental monitoring, and chronic wound care. Notable contributions include polydopamine-functionalized photonic sensors and low-cost pH-sensitive transistors. Johnson’s work emphasizes equitable technology development, addressing global health challenges through co-design methodologies and socio-technical frameworks. He actively publishes in journals like Optica, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and ACS Sensors.
Johnson accepts PhD students and teaches modules on nanotechnology and nano-device fabrication. His grants and collaborations span biomineralization, lipid vesicle dynamics, and antibiotic resistance detection. The BIT lab integrates advanced facilities for nanofabrication, biomaterials, and biosensor prototyping, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
