Projects per year
Overview
Organisation profile
Sensors enable the measurement of physical, chemical and biological processes with unprecedented resolution and efficacy. Therefore, sensors are a key focus and enabler of data-informed research across the University, from laboratory to field and in environments ranging from marine to terrestrial.
By utilising sensors, we can collect, analyse, and visualize data in more powerful ways to address key challenges, enabling smarter decision-making and innovative solutions.
At its core, STRG is a cross-disciplinary approach bringing together knowledge, skills and expertise from across all areas of the University. Working in air, water, soil, health, robotics and engineering, we have a wide range of projects and research using sensors as an integral part of their activities.
For more information, or to enquire about collaborations, please contact research group lead Dr Oliver Tills.
Research Areas
- Sensors
- Embedded systems
- Edge computing
- Environmental sensing
- Bio-sensing
- Real-time monitoring
- Internet of things (IoT)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Dr Naofel Aljafer
- School of Biological and Marine Sciences - Senior Research Fellow
- Ecophysiology and Development Research Group
- Sensor Technologies Research Group
- Sustainable Food Production
Person: Academic (Research)
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Andrew Atfield
- School of Biological and Marine Sciences - Marine Biology Technical Manager, Weekend Duty Technician (Main Campus)
- Ecophysiology and Development Research Group
- Sensor Technologies Research Group
Person: Non-Academic
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Dr Shakil Awan
- School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Associate Professor in Electronics and Nanotechnology
- MAterials and STructures (MAST) Research Group
- Sensor Technologies Research Group
Person: Academic (Research)
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Iron and Manganese Impacts on the Future of Antarctic marine Biodiversity (Iron-Man)
Ussher, S. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Milne, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
Natural Environment Research Council
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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TES: The Electric Seaway
Ussher, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Pemberton, R. (PI - Principal Investigator), Collins, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Bordbar, A. (RF - Research Fellow)
1/06/23 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Outreach and Underpinning the Pipeline for AI Skills
Bazazian, D. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Johanning, L. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Shaw-Sutton, J. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
1/10/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Other
Research output
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Controls on the distribution of 7Be for an improved understanding of sediment and associated contaminant storage
Munoz Arcos, E., Clason, C., Millward, G., Bravo-Linares, C., Clough, R. & Blake, W., 2 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Soils and Sediments. 26, 3, 67.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Precision measurement of a resistance standard at frequencies up to 2 MHz
Schurr, J. & Awan, S. A., 2 Mar 2026, In: Measurement Science & Technology. 37, 8, 16 p., 085801.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A collaborative approach to marine species tracking: Insights from the Fish Intel Acoustic Telemetry Network
Hall, A. E., Stamp, T., Davies, P., Woillez, M., Laurans, M., Gonse, M., Couturier, L. I. E., Blanpain, O., Frangoudes, K., Quillérou, E., Graner, E., Reubens, J., Muñiz, C., Hawkes, L. A., Witt, M. J., Horton, T. W., Hooper, T., Pender, R., Quemeneur, E. & Abjean, M. & 21 others, , 6 Nov 2025, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 6, 4, e70148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Investigating the bioavailability of iron to marine microbes.
Milne, A. (Supervisor)
2019 → 2022Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
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A Multichannel Conflict-Free MAC Protocol For Enhancing RPMA Scalability
Bouabdallah, F. (Supervisor)
1 Jan 2022 → 19 Apr 2024Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › External
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Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection
Milne, A. (Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
Press/Media
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University of Plymouth: Partnership Aims to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture Research
Kelly, C., Hunter, L., Jones, K., Raji, M. & Blake, W.
13/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Media story
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PICCOLO photo diary: 30-day scientific expedition in Antarctica
2/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
Media story
Student theses
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The Molecular Effects of Microwave Irradiation Upon Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens
White, A. (Author), Joshi, T. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Upton, M. (Other Supervisor), Kidd, M. (Other Supervisor) & Salih, V. (Other Supervisor), 2026Student thesis: ResM
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