I have 40 years’ research experience in the field of photonics, working in the areas of non-linear optics and optical fibre sensors and devices. I have published over 400 journal and conference papers on these subjects, as well as a research text book on photorefractive nonlinear optics and several other book chapters. Google Scholar

I am currently serving as Director of ASTUTE (the Aston Institute for Urban Technologies and the Environment), where we are developing a wide range of technologies to support sustainable living in the city of tomorrow.