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Personal Statement
Room: Royal College Building R2.17b
I am a Senior Lecturer and former RAEng Engineering for Development Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. I received a first class Dipl.-Ing. in Mechatronics from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, in 2010 and a PhD in MEMS enabled laser systems from the University of Strathclyde in 2013.
My research aims to develop miniaturised biomedical imaging systems based on the integration of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and micro-optics. My research interests in this direction include the miniaturisation and combination of multiple imaging modalities for 3D real-time monitoring of functional biomedical processes. Further research interests of mine are also further integrations of MEMS in optical systems and miniaturised sensors for biomedical applications. I am currently a member of the Optical Society (OSA) and IEEE.
Further research details can be found at http://centreformicrosystemsandphotonics.eee.strath.ac.uk/
Research Interests
Miniaturised biomedical 3D imaging systems, Optical MEMS, Bio-inspired MEMS microphones, solid-state lasers, miniaturised trace gas sensors
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Applications of programmable MEMS micromirrors in laser systems, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Award Date: 1 Jan 2013
Master of Engineering, Systematic verification and optimisation of the spectral properties of Raman fibre lasers, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of a focus-lock module for a new commercial microscope platform (EPSRC Photonics & Quantum Accelerator)
Bauer, R. (Principal Investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/09/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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3D-printed transmissive adaptive optics for microscopy (BBSRC 23TRT)
Bauer, R. (Principal Investigator), Cunningham, M. R. (Co-investigator) & McConnell, G. (Co-investigator)
BBSRC (Biotech & Biological Sciences Research Council)
1/08/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Multifocal structured illumination microscopy using low-cost 3D printed optics
Christopher, J., Rooney, L., Butterworth, C., McConnell, G. & Bauer, R., 4 Nov 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A large 3D-printed integrated lens-biprism element enhances contrast in transmission stereomicroscopy
Rooney, L. M., Amos, W. B., Foylan, S., Christopher, J., Butterworth, C., Bauer, R., Gould, G. W. & McConnell, G., 27 Oct 2025, In: Microscopy and Microanalysis. 31, 5, 8 p., ozaf106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data for: "A fully 3D-printed optical microscope for low-cost histological imaging"
Christopher, J. (Contributor), Craig, R. (Contributor), McHugh, R. (Contributor), Roe, A. (Contributor), Bauer, R. (Contributor), Patton, B. (Contributor), McConnell, G. (Creator) & Rooney, L. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 16 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.15129/b4d95965-f421-4396-acfb-11bf1c68b17c
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MEMS enabled miniaturised light-sheet microscope characterisation data
Bakas, S. (Creator), Uttamchandani, D. (Creator) & Bauer, R. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 17 Jun 2021
DOI: 10.15129/96b96f33-0956-4621-a203-282fa799e7ed
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Prizes
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Best poster price - Photonex Glasgow 2019
Bauer, R. (Recipient), 5 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best student paper award - IEEE Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics 2019
Bakas, S. (Recipient), Uttamchandani, D. (Recipient), Toshiyoshi, H. (Recipient) & Bauer, R. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Invited Talk - Using active micro-optics and 3D-printed optics in microscopy
Bauer, R. (Speaker)
29 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk
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IEEE International conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics (OMN) 2025 (Event)
Bauer, R. (Advisor)
13 Jul 2025 → 17 Jul 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Equipment
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Fibre Optic Hydrophone System Unit
Electronic And Electrical EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Fibre Optic Hydrophone System Unit
Electronic And Electrical EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment