The project marks a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts between the UK and India, focusing on advancing research, innovation, entrepreneurship, joint PhD supervisions, and post-graduate course development. With the objective of addressing critical challenges in developing regions, where unsanitary conditions contribute to the spread of microorganisms like Legionella, E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria in drinking water and food, resulting in infectious outbreaks and numerous fatalities. The project’s primary goal is to develop a rapid detection and monitoring technology for bacterial presence in water and food, ensuring zero false negative results and high specificity.
This initiative will focus on the implementation of a well-established method for legionella and E coli detection from water, employing nano-biosensors as per our proven methodology (Ref. Sen, T., Bruce, I. Surface engineering of nanoparticles in suspension for particle-based bio-sensing. Sci Rep 2, 564 (2012)), with active collaboration from our Indian co-applicant. The efficacy of these nano-biosensors will be tested by our UK industrial partner and then introduced in India through Silverynanos Innovations LLP, an esteemed industrial consultant. Potential risks associated with the methodology will be thoroughly assessed by our UK consultant.
To ensure the highest standards, project activities will be indirectly evaluated through UKAS accreditation, facilitated by our industrial partner. The project’s multidisciplinary approach will be integrated as a joint module with our Indian partner organization, encouraging an impactful collaboration.
Development of nano-biosensor for the detection of waterborne pathogens in the interest of public health and education 