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Associate Professor in Electronics and Nanotechnology
Academic Lead of the Nanomaterials and Devices (NMD) Laboratory: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/facilities/nanomaterials-and-devices-laboratory
Member of Nanotechnology and Electronics Research Group: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/nanotechnology-electronics
Chair of the Electronics and Robotics External Advisory Panel (Industrial Panel, since October 2019)
Led and delivered the Electronics and Robotics Programme Refresh (Feb 2022 - May 2025 )
Member of the SECaM Engineering Portfolio Review Panel (2024-25)
Professional memberships
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)Roles on external bodies
Reviewer for Research Councils:
Member of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UK) Peer Review College
European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET)
Welsh Government
Polish National Science Centre, Poland
Reviewer for Scientific Journals:
Nature Scientific Reports, Advanced Science, Diagnostics,
Metrologia,
IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurements,
New Journal of Physics,
IOP Measurement, Science and Technology, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, IET Circuits, Devices & Systems, Nanomaterials.
Supervised research degrees
PhD Supervisions at the University of Plymouth
7. Abigail Parsons, Director of Studies, 2022 - 2025 (Funded by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), Health and Medical Technologies (HMT) and Zimmer & Peacock).
6. Maxwell Gisborne, Co-Supervisor, 2021 - 2025 (Funded by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), Health and Medical Technologies (HMT)).
5. Theodore Bungon, Director of Studies, 2018 - 2023 (International Student)
4. Benjamin O'Driscoll, Co-Supervisor, 2018 - 2022 (Funded by the University of Plymouth)
3. Jonathan Bloor, Co-Supervisor, 2017 - 2023 (Funded by the University of Plymouth)
2. Carrie Haslam, " DC and Impedance Sensors based on Graphene for the Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Protein Biomarkers",Director of Studies, 2016 - 2020 (Funded by the University of Plymouth).
1. Bing Li, "Graphene Transistors for label-free biosensing", 2012-2015, Co-Supervisor 2014-15, (Funded by China Scholarship Council)
Informal PhD students also Co-Supervised (one each) at the National Physical Laboratory, Imperial College London and University of Cambridge.
Masters Students Supervised at the University of Plymouth
5. Jack Randall, Zacc Cutting, Stephen Woodcock, Thomas Marsh, "Graphene Biosensor Reader", MEng Group Project , 2020-21, Director of Studies, Awarded Best MEng Group Project.
4. Thomas Bloom and James Crawford, "Graphene Power Amplifier: FET Characterisation and Simulations", MEng Group Project, 2019-20, Director of Studies.
3. Theodore Bungon, "Graphene Integration and Characterisation of Plessey Semiconductor's Capacitive EPIC Sensors", MSc, Director of Studies, 2016-17.
2. Stavros Gourgiotis, "Graphene Printed Biosensors", MSc, Director of Studies, 2016-17.
1. Shiva Rana, "Characterisation of Plessey Semiconductor's Capacitive EPIC Sensors", MSc, Director of Studies, 2015-16.
Teaching interests
Simulation of Electronic Circuits Immersive Vision Theatre (IVT) based visualisation of Electromagnetic Fields
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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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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Biomarkers in coronary artery disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
King, N., Smart, N. A., Bungon, T., Peacock, M. & Awan, S. A., 15 Jan 2025, In: Future Cardiology. 21, 1, p. 39-46 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A New High-Frequency Inductive Voltage Divider for QHR Measurements at Frequencies up to 2 MHz
Awan, S. A., Schurr, J., Macveigh, S. & Welsh, J., 24 Oct 2024, In: CPEM Digest (Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements).Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference proceedings published in a journal › peer-review
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Resistance standards with very small calculable AC-DC difference at frequencies up to 2 MHz for the calibration of precision LCR meters
Schurr, J., Judaschke, R. H. & Awan, S. A., 25 Nov 2024, In: Measurement Science & Technology. 36, 1, 015030.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thin-Film Resistance Standards with Calculable AC-DC Difference at Frequencies up to 2 MHz
Schurr, J., Judaschke, R. H. & Awan, S. A., 30 Aug 2024, 2024 Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, CPEM 2024 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (CPEM Digest (Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceedings published in a book › peer-review
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Biomarkers in coronary artery disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
King, N. (Creator), Smart, N. A. (Creator), Bungon, T. (Creator), Peacock, M. (Creator) & Awan, S. A. (Creator), Taylor & Francis, 2025
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28211466
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