Dr Damien Batchelor
Research Associate in Biointerface Development
Damien joined the team in 2025 working as a Research Associate. He is working on the development and microfabrication of bioelectronic interfaces to monitor the bioelectric behaviour of cells.
A theoretical physicist by training, Damien’s research focuses on the interface between physical and biological systems. He began his research career as part of the Molecular and Nanoscale Physics at the University of Leeds where, as a Masters student, he developed MATLAB-based tools for analysis of high-speed videos of microfluidic cell deformation for disease diagnosis.
Following this, he briefly worked as a graduate simulations engineer modelling cathodic protection using in-house developed software.
He returned to Leeds for his PhD, utilizing the combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles to enhance the delivery of drugs for the treatment of colorectal cancer. During this, he specialised in characterisation of sub-micron particles using various light scattering techniques, asking the question: how can you tell if something is a bubble, if it’s too small to see? For his thesis, he received a Recognition of Research Excellence from the University of Leeds.
Following his PhD, his post-doctoral work used microbubbles and ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of S. aureus infections, during which he developed an ultrasound system for automated treatment of central venous catheter infections.
Employment
| Years | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025–present | Research Associate in Biointerface Development, University of York |
| 2022–2025 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Leeds |
| 2017 | Graduate Simulations Engineer, CM Beasy Ltd, Southampton |
Education
| Years | Role |
|---|---|
| 2017–2022 | PhD, University of Leeds |
| 2013-2017 | MPhys, BSc, University of Leeds |
Teaching
| Years | Role |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Lecturer, Advanced Bionanophysics Research (PHAS5500M) |