Dr Samet Sahin PhD, FHEA, AMIChemE, MRSC

Lecturer

Research Interests

My vision in research is to develop solutions to unique problems associated with human health via scientific breakthroughs in biochemical systems and materials science.

Precision sensing for health and environment. We develop biosensors, bioelectronic devices, and sustainable materials for real-world diagnostic challenges. Check out the Şahin Research Group website.

We develop advanced electrochemical biosensors for clinically important targets, including protein biomarkers, pathogens, and toxins. We tailor our platforms to deliver the optimal balance of sensitivity, selectivity, and long-term stability by combining multiple reaction strategies, such as enzymes, aptamers, DNA probes, and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs).

To translate our sensing strategies into real-world use, we design and fabricate wearable and implantable solutions. Our current directions include skin-interfaced sweat microfluidics, microneedle electrode arrays that access interstitial fluid, and fully bioresorbable implantable bioelectrochemical devices that dissolve harmlessly after use.

A key pillar of our work is sustainable and bioinspired materials and design. We utilise conducting polymers and redox-active nanocomposites derived from biomass sources, moving away from expensive, hazardous chemical syntheses and costly proteins. We develop bioinspired solutions using greener, more biocompatible electrode materials that maintain high performance while reducing environmental impact.

Selected Publications

A bioresorbable peripheral nerve stimulator for electronic pain block
Lee, G., Ray, E., Yoon, H.J., Genovese, S., Choi, Y.S., Lee, M.K., Şahin, S., Yan, Y., Ahn, H.Y., Bandodkar, A.J., Kim, J., Park, M., Ryu, H., Kwak, S.S., Jung, Y.H., Odabas, A., Khandpur, U., Ray, W.Z., MacEwan, M.R., Rogers, J.A. 5/10/2022 In: Science Advances. 8, 40
Journal article

Enzymatic fuel cells with an oxygen resistant variant of pyranose-2-oxidase as anode biocatalyst
Şahin, S., Wongnate, T., Chuaboon, L., Chaiyen, P., Yu, E.H. 1/06/2018 In: Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 107, p. 17-25. 9 p.
Journal article

Electrochem 2026
Participation in conference - Academic

Invited Talk to High School Students
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Accelerator Programme (AcP) CEO Reception
Invited talk

Leading People at LU Workshop 1
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

How much insulin do you make?
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

One Walk Manchester
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition

Focus Group: Sanctuary Review College
Other

My Green Lab Europe Summit 2026 Eye of the Storm
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

Essentials on the EU Research and Funding Landscape
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Fulbright US-UK Postgraduate Awards
Review of Award Applications

ATLAS Fellowship Award
Review of Award Applications

MSc External Examiner
Examination

Fuel Cells (Journal)
Editorial activity

Fuel Cells (Journal)
Editorial activity

Frontiers in Energy Research (Journal)
Editorial activity

Electrochem 2025
Participation in conference - Academic

Electrochemistry Northwest
Participation in conference - Academic

Global Engagement Perspectives: scholarly dissemination
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Leading with Compassion: Understand and Practice Mentoring Skills
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

High-Pressure, High-Performance Water Electrolysis
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Develop Your Listening and Leadership Skills
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Advance HE (External organisation)
Member of an organisation

ECTG Winter Meeting 2024-25
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Fulbright Awards External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications

Breakthrough T1D External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications

Mentor
Charity

Member of Sustainability Committee
Other

Webinar: Bio-Gentle Talks: Macromolecules in Diagnostic Sector
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Webinar: Bio-Gentle Talks: Bio-fouling in Case of Membrane Separations
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Webinar: Bio-Gentle Talks: Biopharmaceutical Molecules and Products
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (External organisation)
Member of an organisation

Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) (External organisation)
Membership of committee

Net Zero Research Networking Event: The next big net zero challenge is...?
Invited talk

STEM Ambassadors
School Engagement

Digital Precision: Lab Self-Optimisation for Nanoparticle Manufacturing
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

UKRI External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications

TÜSEB External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications

Enzymatic electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide using carbon nano-structures
Oral presentation

An Electrochemical Investigation of Carbonized Typha Tassel for Enzymatic Glucose Oxidation
Oral presentation

TÜBİTAK External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications

Development of carbon nanotube-ferrocene-nafion based enzymatic anodes for biofuel cell applications
Oral presentation

Development of Enzymatic Electrodes with Mutant Pyranose-2-Oxidase for Enzymatic Biofuel Cell Applications
Oral presentation

Glucose Oxidation Using Oxygen Resistant Pyranose-2-Oxidase for Biofuel Cell Applications
Oral presentation

Investigation the use of oxygen resistant Pyranose 2-oxidase for glucose oxidation in biofuel cell applications
Oral presentation

The effects of ozone on emission values of two-stroke engines
Oral presentation

Member of the Americal Chemical Society
Election to learned society

Member of the Society of Chemical Industry
Election to learned society

Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship awarded competitively

Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Election to learned society

Affiliate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Election to learned society

Member of the International Society of Electrochemistry
Election to learned society

Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Election to learned society

Lewis Gardiner

Lewis Gardiner

PhD student

  • Biomaterials, Bioprocesses and Biosensors