Salli
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Biography
I’m a doctoral researcher in the Materials in Health Technology research group. My research focuses on developing carbon-based electrochemical sensors for detecting neurotransmitters.
What I find particularly interesting is the connection between the structure of electrode materials and their performance in electrochemical sensors. I’m especially interested in carbon nanomaterials and how their structural properties influence their electrochemical behaviour and sensing performance.
Through my work, I’m exploring how we can better understand these material–performance relationships and use that knowledge to design more accurate and reliable sensing platforms for health and biomedical applications.
Teaching
I have assisted in laboratory exercises for bachelor-level courses in materials engineering.
Research
During my time in the Materials in Health Technology research group, my research has centered on fundamental electrochemical techniques, including cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry, to investigate the electrochemical properties of various sensor materials. In addition, I have worked with carbon nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes. I am currently developing an electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous detection of dopamine and serotonin using chiral carbon-based nanomaterials.