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Research interests
Prof Mirella Di Lorenzo graduated from the Federico II University of Napoli in 2003. Here, and at the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, she went on to gain a PhD in Industrial Biotechnology. Mirella has subsequently worked in research and post-doc positions at Newcastle University and the National Nanotechnology Laboratory of Lecce before joining the University of Bath as a Lecturer in July 2011. She is currently the Associate Dean International for the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
Research
Mirella’s interdisciplinary expertise lies at the interface of bioelectrochemistry, microengineering, microfluidics, sensing technology and material science.
Mirella’s work addresses some of the world’s most pressing development challenges, such as the water-energy-food security and global health, by developing eco-friendly and sustainable solutions affordable to all.
Her research focuses particularly on the development of innovative biological fuel cell (BFC) designs for either energy harvesting, water quality monitoring or healthcare applications. Particular attention is given to low-cost designs that can lead to devices affordable everywhere in the world. As such, she explores the uses of recyclable, biodegradable and low-cost materials.
By responding to global humanitarian and environmental challenges, Mirella’s research is aligned with the Global Sustainable Development Goals, and, as such, with the UKRI plan to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by ODA countries.
Over the past years, she has built-up a network of collaborations with ODA countries, particularly in South America, where she has carried out a six-month sabbatical during February-July 2018.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Interested in supervising students studying;
- Microfluidics
- Nanostructured bioelectrodes
- Fuel cells and biofuel cells
- Bio- microelectromechanic systems (bioMEMS)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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GREENER - InteGRated systems for Effective EnviroNmEntal Remediation
1/03/19 → 31/08/23
Project: EU Commission
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GREENER - InteGRated systems for Effective EnviroNmEntal Remediation
Scott, J. L., Di Lorenzo, M. & Kasprzyk-Hordern, B.
1/03/19 → 31/08/23
Project: EU Commission
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GREENER - InteGRated systems for Effective EnviroNmEntal Remediation
1/03/19 → 31/08/23
Project: EU Commission
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EPSRC transformative healthcare technologies: Symbiotic Intrabody Networks for Bioelectronic Therapeutics
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/21 → 30/09/22
Project: Research council
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Point-of-Care diagnostic testing in the sub-Saharan Africa context
1/09/20 → 1/09/21
Project: Research-related funding
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A flow-through microfluidic chip for continuous dielectrophoretic separation of viable and non-viable human T-cells
Mustafa, A., Pedone, E., Marucci, L., Moschou, D. & Lorenzo, M. D., 1 Feb 2022, In: Electrophoresis. 43, 3, p. 501-508 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An impedimetric immunosensor for the selective detection of CD34+ T-cells in human serum
Diaz-Fernandez, A., Bernalte Morgado, E., Fernandez-Ramos, C., Moise, S., Estrela, P. & Di Lorenzo, M., 1 Apr 2022, In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 356, 7 p., 131306.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wastewater-based epidemiology in hazard forecasting and early-warning systems for global health risks
Kasprzyk-Hordern, B., Adams, B., Adewale, I. D., Agunbiade, F. O., Akinyemi, M. I., Archer, E., Badru, F. A., Barnett, J., Bishop, I. J., Di Lorenzo, M., Estrela, P., Faraway, J., Fasona, M. J., Fayomi, S. A., Feil, E. J., Hyatt, L. J., Irewale, A. T., Kjeldsen, T., Lasisi, A. K. S., Loiselle, S., & 12 others , 31 Mar 2022, In: Environment International. 161, 107143.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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LAB-ON-PCB TECHNOLOGY FOR HANDHELD, SAMPLE-IN-ANSWER-OUT SARS-CoV-2 DIAGNOSTIC
Papamatthaiou, S., McConnell, W., Sampath Kumar, V. K., Zupancic, U., Lee-Emery, E., Di Lorenzo, M., Reboud, J., Cooper, J. M., Estrela, P. & Moschou, D., 10 Oct 2021, p. 843-844.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Microbial fuel cells for in-field water quality monitoring
Olias, L. G. & Di Lorenzo, M., 31 Dec 2021, In: RSC Advances. 11, 27, p. 16307-16317 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (SciVal)
Datasets
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Dataset for 'Electricity generation from moss with light-driven microbial fuel cells'
Castresana, P. A. (Creator), Monasterio Martinez, S. (Creator), Freeman, E. (Creator), Eslava, S. (Creator) & Di Lorenzo, M. (Creator), University of Bath, 21 Dec 2018
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00607
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