Imperial College London

Dr Salzitsa Anastasova

Faculty of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

Facilities Manager
 
 
 
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Contact

 

s.anastasova-ivanova Website

 
 
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Location

 

Bessemer BuildingSouth Kensington Campus

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Summary

 

Overview

My research interests involve development of biocompatible biosensors for reliable continuous metabolite monitoring, and dealing with the interaction of different bacteria and proteins at materials surface. My research experience involve development of microfluidic chips with incorporated smart sensors, wearable and implantable sensors for continuous monitoring of biologically relevant analytes incorporating solid contact ion sensors (H , Na , K , Pb2 , Cl-, Ca2 ) and biosensors such as glucose, lactate, oxygen. My current focus is on development of miniaturised, wearable and implantable electrochemical and optical sensors for the diagnosis of surgical site infection and development of new types of smart materials with incorporated actuation and sensing capabilities using 3D printing with 2 photon polymerization (direct laser writing).

Application

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I am currently interested in ischemia monitoring in surgical applications such as gastrointestinal tract anastomosis, early cancerous tissue detection, biomolecular sensing (using e.g. affinity-based biosensors with antibodies, etc). I use electrochemical and optical techniques. I am working on development of smart sensing platforms and flexible printed graphene structures with incorporated sensing capabilities.

Part of my work is related with the development of the Smart Catheter aims to provide pre-emptive diagnosis of developing CAUTI through continuous urinary biochemical monitoring. 

Another direction of the research is development of electrochemical sensor son tip of home printed fibres.