MSI

What is MSI?

Measurement Science Research Institue (MSI) is CAMS Community Research and Innovation Network.

MSI, is a network of UK and Irish academic institutions, aim to lead, in collaboration with CAMS Industry Advisory Board, on the delivery of research and innovation projects developing novel technologies that support future industrial needs.

The panel is coordinated by two MSI Chairs: Andrew Pitt from the University of Manchester and Damion Corrigan from the University of Strathclyde and arranged in four theme groups aligned to CAMS priority areas:

  • Point of use sensors and photonics (Co-chairs: Binoy Paulose and Natalie Belsey)
  • Complex mixtures, separations and detection (Co-chairs: Ali Salehi-Reyhani and TBC)
  • Data analytics (Co-chairs: Lucy Morgan and Drupad Trivedi)
  • Novel instrumentation or techniques (Dara Fitzpatrick and Michael Wilde)

Activities developed by these groups include the organization of the State of the Nations events, webinar and the development of resources. Please visit CAMS events section for more information on activities and events.

MSI Chairs

CAMS Theme Areas

Data Analytics Theme

Data Analytics is at the heart of every useful analytical measurement we perform in academia and across the chemical and bio industries. Yet, we do not have an active community in the UK or Ireland that brings data producers, data storers and data consumers under a single roof. For the UK and Ireland to remain competitive globally, we must bridge the gap between analytical chemistry and Data Analytics in the UK and Ireland and promote opportunities for knowledge exchange, skills exchange and training in academia and industry.

Data Analytics Event

Novel instrumentation or techniques

Complex mixtures, separations and detection 

Separation Science is a frontline measurement tool in academia and across the chemical and bio industries. For the UK to remain competitive globally, we must address the state of teaching and research for separation science in the UK

Separation Science Event

Point of use sensors and photonics

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.