Dr Ojodomo Achadu holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Nanochemistry from Rhodes University. He has held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Zululand, the University of Bordeaux, and Shizuoka University, Japan, where he designed nanobiosensors for infectious viruses and diseases diagnostics. His work in Japan led to a patent  on "Nanogel or Kit for Highly Sensitive Detection of Target Substance by Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering" (Patent link) and publications in prestigious journals, including a front-page cover feature in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.

In 2021, Dr Achadu received the Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND Independent Fellowship at the University of Warwick, UK. His research focused on 3D magnetic nanostructures for the design of self-powered nanogenerators-integrated diagnostic nanobiosensors".

Dr. Achadu is a Special Issue Editor of Biosensors and IOP’s Journal of Physics: Photonics, Topic Editor of Chemosensors, Topical Advisory Panel Member for 'Optical Chemical Sensors' section (MDPI) and an Associate Editor/Editorial Board Member of Science Communication Hub. He has published over 50 articles in leading scientific journals, contributed to book chapters and conferences, and serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals. He is a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) - (formerly Higher Education Academy).

Link to Achadu Nanolab Webpage

Dr Achadu's research focuses on pioneering innovative technologies through advanced nanotechnology research. His expertise lies in fabricating innovative functional nanomaterials using state-of-the-art processes, techniques, and equipment. These nanomaterials are integral to developing diagnostic nanobiosensors for detecting pathogens, neuronal biomarkers, and facilitating disease diagnostics. Developing sustainable water purification technologies is another key area of our nano-based research.

Dr Achadu's research spans nanotechnology, functional nanomaterials, disease diagnostics, water technology and nanoenergy underpinning the health-water-environment-energy nexus for solving human health challenges and improve quality of life.

The Achadu Lab at Teesside University has successfully secured several prestigious grant awards, including the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Awards from the Royal Society. This funding supports an ambitious project focused on developing sustainable nanotechnology-based water purification systems to address the water crises in developing countries across Africa, aligning closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals pertaining to clean water and sanitation. This project, which has received global attention and supports (BBC News coverage), has the potential to improve access to clean, safe drinking water for millions of people in the developing world.

Link to the press/media publicity of our project by BBC News.

Research

The Achadu 3N NanoLab Group Leader. Leading funded research projects on Optical (Raman & Fluorescence) spectroscopy-based Diseases Diagnostics, Biosensors Development & Water Purification Technologies. Nanoscale Materials; Nanosensors Design and Fabrication based on Nanotechnology; Materials Chemistry and Engineering. Nanoenergy Materials and Devices Research. My research is broadly on the Health-Water-Environment-Energy nexus.

Link to Dr Achadu's publications.

Teaching

Course Leader - BS.c (Hons) Chemistry Programme. Teaching (Physical and Inorganic Chemistry) across various programmes - Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic, Environmental and Food Sciences - Undergraduate and Postgraduate (M.Sc & PhD) Students Supervision and Mentoring.

We welcome enthusiastic and vibrant researchers with novel ideas to Achadu Lab. Interested candidates can e-mail their CV & brief outline of research plans directly to [email protected] 

PostDoc position- OPEN!

Potential PostDoc Candidates, who are interested to apply for funding applications such as Marie Curie Individual Fellowship, Newton fellowship, etc are highly recommended to contact Dr Achadu well in advance.

PhD position- OPEN!

Potential PhD students who wish to apply for doctoral scholarships (like Commonwealth Scholarship) and looking for a host, should contact Dr Achadu via email.

Self-funded PhD students are most welcome to start the discussion ASAP.