Since 2023, CAMS have been organising State of the Nation type events to create opportunities for the analytical science community to tackle critical challenges and explore potential solutions. The impact of these events is already evident, with the formation of new working groups and the implementation of actionable initiatives.
On 4 June 2025 a new State of the Nation on Sensors and Photonics will be taking place in Nexus, Leeds. The meeting will focus on the rapidly evolving field of Point-of-Use (POU) sensors, particularly in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications.
Technologies which enable rapid, real-time analysis of biological, chemical, and physical parameters, have seen accelerated development due to innovations in materials, miniaturisation, and integration with digital platforms such as artificial intelligence (AI). Photonics-based solutions and electrochemical sensors are at the forefront of these advances, offering high sensitivity, non-invasive monitoring. Despite these advancements, several grand challenges remain. These include improving the sensitivity and specificity of sensors for complex, real-world environments, enhancing the stability and durability of these devices, and overcoming hurdles in scaling up from laboratory research to market-ready products. Furthermore, there is a need to strengthen collaborations between academia and industry to align research efforts and accelerate commercialization.
This meeting organised by CAMS will bring together key stakeholders in the UK and Ireland. We aim to foster knowledge exchange, and to identify emerging technologies and challenges that hinder widespread adoption. CAMS intends to use the outputs of the event to establish a roadmap for future innovations.
The morning session will consist of a series of presentations from invited speakers, from both industry and academic, and in the afternoon, attendees will participate in workshops where they will brainstorm solutions to critical challenges in POU sensor development. The outcomes of these discussions will help shape a roadmap for the future of sensor technology, including strategies for commercialization and collaboration.
The event is free to attend but due to attendance in person being limited, we ask you please to complete an expression of interest by clicking here by 9 May 2025
Organising committee
Binoy Paulose, University of Strathclyde
Natalie Belsey, National Physical Laboratory
Ruchi Gupta, University of Birmingham
Bhavik Patel, University of Brighton
Mohamed Sharafeldin, University of Cork
Gordon Kearney, Shimadzu
Andy Wain, National Physical Laboratory
About the venue
Nexus
University of Leeds
Discovery Way
LS2 3AA, Leeds
Nexus is a community of innovators that brings together the brightest minds from business, technology and academia. For more information visit https://nexusleeds.co.uk/
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