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NanoBioPhotonics
We study light-matter interactions in bio-inspired nanomaterials to engineer photonic properties and develop tools for energy, dynamics and structural analysis.
Our Research
Our research explores fundamental light-matter interactions across the length scales of biological self-assembly processes: from individual molecules, via nanoscopic structures to cells and cell-assemblies. We investigate and engineer bio-inspired (nano)materials and technologies with advanced photonic characteristics, such as nonlinear, topological, and quantum properties and lasing. Our focus lies on understanding how emergent properties, like chirality, topology, or lasing, are transferred across different self-assembly levels. We develop new light-based analytical equipment that can reveal the energy states, ultrafast charge-transfer dynamics, and geometrical configuration of bio/nano building blocks. Our mission is to deliver impactful research and foster strategic industrial collaborations to advance cutting-edge bio-photonic technologies.
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News and Announcements
Read more on Bath NanoBioPhotonics in the news.
Faculty of Science academic awarded the 2026 Institute of Physics Henry Moseley medal
Dr Said Ergoktas from Department of Physics has been awarded for his work in the field of experimental physics.
Could tomorrow's optical fibres be grown from silk?
Bath scientists explore whether silk proteins can be used to grow optical fibres as part of a £50 million ARIA programme to create new advanced materials.
Bath professor elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
Professor Ventsislav Valev has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of his exceptional contribution to physics.
Transforming chemical reactions; researcher awarded prestigious £2 million ERC starting grant
One of Europe's most competitive research grants, the project will enable researchers to probe dynamics that govern chemical reactions with atomic precision.
Controlling matter at the atomic level: University of Bath breakthrough
Physicists are getting closer to controlling single-molecule chemical reactions – could this shape the future of pharmaceutical research?
Physicists use light to probe deeper into the ‘invisible’ energy states of molecules
A team led by scientists at the University of Bath discovers how light particles can be used to reveal the ‘hidden’ energy states of molecules.
Collaborations and Facilities
The NanoBioPhotonics group is part of a larger community working on Photonics and Photonic Materials at the University of Bath and more widely, and the group uses or maintains shared research facilities.
Centre for Photonics
World-leading research in the science and technology of light.
Research Stories
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Scanning probe microscopy and nanoscale imaging
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Research Outputs
Take a look at recent papers, articles and conference contributions from our staff and students on our Bath Research Portal.