Leading research at the intersection of nanotechnology, chemistry, and biosensing
Dr. Oluwasesan Adegoke
Dr. Oluwasesan Adegoke is a multidisciplinary scientist whose research integrates nanomaterials synthesis, surface functionalisation, and computational modelling to create advanced biosensing systems. His work centres on quantum dots (QDs), particularly heavy-metal-free and alloyed semiconductor nanocrystals, engineered with noble metal nanoparticles, graphene derivatives, molecularly imprinted polymers, antibodies, and DNA aptamers to enable ultrasensitive and highly selective detection of biomolecules, pathogens, illicit drugs, and environmental contaminants.
With over 15 years of research experience, Dr. Adegoke has expertise spanning synthetic chemistry, nanomaterial characterisation and device fabrication for both laboratory-based and portable sensing platforms. He has pioneered plasmon–exciton engineered nanosensors, dual-/multi-mode detection systems and impedimetric, voltammetric, and colorimetric readouts, allowing for real-time, field-deployable diagnostics.
Education
- FHEAUniversity of Dundee, UK (2025)
- AFHEAUniversity of Dundee, UK (2023)
- DPhil (PhD) ChemistryRhodes University, South Africa (2014)
- MSc Nanoscience (Merit)University of Nottingham, UK (2008)
- BSc Chemistry (2:1)Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria (2007)
Professional Highlights
- Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee (2023–Present)
- Baxter Fellow (Lecturer) in Forensic Chemistry, University of Dundee (2020–2023)
- Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Dundee (2018–2020)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Loughborough University, UK (2017)
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, Shizuoka University, Japan (2014–2016)
- Visiting PhD Scholar, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin (2012)
Group Members
PhD Students
- Kayode Yinka Oyinlola
- Kirstie Gray