Surface biofouling and biofilm production is a major issue in the medical, food and water industries. The design of novel antiadhesive, biomimetic and antimicrobial surfaces may provide a way in, at least in part to reduce such fouling, transmission, contamination and infection issues. This work includes 

• Detection and characterisation of conditioning films and biochemical molecules at the cell surface interface.

• The effectiveness of cleaning methods.

• Hygienic status of food contact surfaces.

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With the rise in antimicrobial resistance, the number of products available to treat infections is shrinking and a number of bacteria are also becoming resistant to biocides. One aspect of research involves designing and testing new antimicrobials.

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The clinical collaborations are centered around:

• Microorganisms in wounds

• Transmission of bacteria in hospitals

• Bacteria in surgical site infections

• Infections in biomaterials. 

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