Dr Samet Sahin PhD, FHEA, AMIChemE, MRSC
LecturerResearch 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.
Research Grants
I received research funding from several funding sources in different countries. These include research councils (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, TÜBİTAK), institutions (Health Institutes of Türkiye, TÜSEB), and non-profit organisations (Breakthroguth T1D, USA, and Fulbright Commission TR-USA).
Current Teaching
Module Convenor for
Current:
- ENGR4004 Engineering Thermofluids (2026 - )
- ENGR5009 Chemical Engineering Practice (2026 - )
Past:
- ENGR265 Chemical Engineering Laboratory Projects I (2023 - 2025)
- ENGR278 Chemical Engineering Practice (2025 - 2026)
and teach the following modules
Current:
- ENGR6001 BEng Individual Project (2026 - )
- ENGR6002 Chemical Engineering Project (2026 - )
- ENGR7001 Group Project (2026 - )
- ENGR7002 MEng Individual Project (2026 - )
- ENGR7010 Electrochemical Engineering (2026 - )
Past:
- ENGR101 Fundamentals of Engineering Science (2024 - 2026)
- ENGR272 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (2025 - 2026)
- ENGR300/301 BEng&MEng Individual Projects (2024 - 2026)
- ENGR302 Chemical Process Design Project (2023 - 2026)
- ENGR445 Industry Linked Projects (2026)
- ENGR495 MEng Dissertation Project (2024 - 2026)
Before joining Lancaster, I taught several modules in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Engineering, Biotechnology, and Molecular Biology and Genetics programmes.
External Roles
Committee Service for Learned and Professional Societies:
- Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
- Associate Member (AMIChemE)
- Committee Member of the North Lancashire Member Group
- Society of Chemical Industry (SCI)
- Member
- Committee Member of the Electrochemical Technology Group
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Member
- Biochemical Society
- Member
- International Society of Electrochemistry
- Member
Committee Service for Funding Agencies:
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Peer Review College
- College Member (2026 - )
Panellist and External Reviewer Roles:
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (Reviewer)
- Breakthrough T1D, USA (Reviewer)
- US-UK Fulbright Commission (Reviewer and Panellist)
- TÜBİTAK, Türkiye (Reviewer and Panellist)
- TÜSEB, Türkiye (Reviewer)
Editorial Roles:
- Fuel Cells, Wiley - Lead Guest Editor for Materials, Engineering, and Applications in Enzymatic- and Microbial-Electrochemical Systems. (2026 - )
- Frontiers in Energy Research, Frontiers - Associate Editor for Nano Energy Section. (2026 - )
Engagement Activities:
Additional Information
Honours and Awards
(Professional)
- FHEA, Fellow of Advance HE (2025)
- Research Excellence Award, Bilecik SE University (2023)
- Research Excellence Award, Bilecik SE University (2022)
- Fulbright Post Doctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Education PhD Scholarship(2012 – 2017)
- Winner of Engineering YES Elevator Pitch Prize, Team member (2013)
- Fulbright Opportunity Grant (2010)
(Sports)
- Member of the World Taekwondo Sustainability Committee (2025-2027)
- Co-founder of NeoDo Taekwondo Academy (2025)
- 2025 Emerging Club of the Year Award by British Taekwondo
- National Sports Fellowship of the Turkish Government, Türkiye (2005 – 2011)
- Turkish National Taekwondo Team, Member (2003)
- Turkish Taekwondo Champion
- Silver Medallist in the European Taekwondo Championship, Athens, Greece
- Silver Medallist in the International Taekwondo Championship, Trelleborg, Sweden
Supervision Interests
There are several undergraduate projects available in the group. All of them are suitable for Chemical Engineering or related subjects. Please contact me for more information or express your interest via our website.Funded PhD and PDRA opportunities are advertised via the Lancaster University Job Vacancies website and other job advertisement websites (e.g. jobs.ac.uk). Self-funded students and researchers are welcome and encouraged to contact me to discuss possibilities.
Web Links
Supervised By
Prof Eileen Yu (PhD Supervisor)
Prof Michael Catt (Postdoctoral Advisor)
Prof John A Rogers (Postdoctoral Advisor)
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
All Publications
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Development of a KIM-1 Aptasensor: SELEX-Based Aptamer Selection and Electroanalytical Feasibility Assessment
01/09/2026 → 31/08/2027
Research
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Development of a point-of-care immunosensor for c-peptide assessment
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2027
Research
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Development of a point-of-care immunosensor for c-peptide assessment
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2027
Research
Electrochem 2026
Participation in conference - Academic
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
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
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
TÜBİTAK External Reviewer
Review of Award Applications
Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship awarded competitively
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Election to learned society
Member of the Society of Chemical Industry
Election to learned society
Member of the Americal Chemical Society
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
- Biomaterials, Bioprocesses and Biosensors