Dr Thomas Paterson
School of Clinical Dentistry
Lecturer
+44 114 215 9376
Full contact details
School of Clinical Dentistry
19 Claremont Crescent
含羞草传媒
S10 2TA
- Profile
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Dr Thomas Paterson joined the School of Clinical Dentistry at the University of 含羞草传媒 in 2023 as a Lecturer, bringing experience in biomaterials science, bioelectronics, and interdisciplinary healthcare technologies. Alongside his lecturing role, he serves as a director for the Smart Devices and Sensors theme within the Insigneo Institute.
Dr. Paterson's research career has spanned several departments at the University of 含羞草传媒, including Dentistry, Materials Engineering, and Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE). Additionally, his academic pursuits have included short-term visiting roles in China and India.
Dr Paterson's work in bioengineering focuses on developing practical healthcare solutions through the integration of materials science and bioelectronics. His research contributes to dentistry and neural bioelectronics, advancing medical and dental health sectors. He is dedicated to interdisciplinary research, aiming to connect scientific research with real-world healthcare applications.
- Research interests
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Dr. Paterson focuses his research on the innovative integration of materials science and bioelectronics within healthcare applications.
He actively develops both implantable and wearable devices, tailored to serve diagnostic and therapeutic functions, particularly in dentistry and neurobiology. These devices have diverse applications, ranging from treating epilepsy and aiding wound healing to monitoring dental health.
Additionally, he is engaged in developing technologies that facilitate research into fundamental biological questions.
- Publications
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Journal articles
- . International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(19).
- . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering.
- . Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 43(23).
- . Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 43(23).
- . Flexible and Printed Electronics, 7(3).
- . Bioengineering, 9(4).
- . Biomacromolecules, 23(3), 720-730.
- . ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4(7), 5638-5649.
- . Processes, 8(11).
- . Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 11(3).
- . Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8.
- . Scientific Reports, 10.
- . Materials Science and Engineering: C, 103, ---.
- . APL Bioengineering, 2(2).
- . Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(6), 565-574.
- . Materials Science and Engineering: C, 67, 51-58.
- . International Journal of Bioprinting, 2(2).
- . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
- . Journal of Visualised Experiments, 91.
- PolyHIPE-based porous microparticles for tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, 8, 422-423.
- . Soft Science, 3(1), 3-3.
- . Journal of Visualized Experiments(91).
Conference proceedings papers
- Research group
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PGR
Mingda Lu: Electrospinning chemically and mechanically graded scaffolds for mimicking the tendon-to-bone interface
Sohaib Mohammed S. AlSuhibani: Manufacturing a new medical device for the enhanced healing after dental implant surgery
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Ahmad Alballaa: Osseodensification and Osteonecrosis: A Comparative In-Vitro Analysis of Heat Generation in Implant Osteotomies for 18 mm Depth
Masters
Rizana Riyaz: Exploring the Cellular Mechanisms of Wound Healing Under Variable Pressure Conditions
Fatemeh Mazloumi Aboukheili: Development and Characterization of Conductive Thermally Responsive Shape Memory Polymers for Orthodontic and Orthopaedic Applications
Neenu Soman: A new collagen based scaffold for oral tissue engineering
Undergraduate
Aliza Bano: Developing and Evaluating Conductive Electrospun Sensors for Jaw Movement Tracking
Georgia Hearn: Impact of External Cooling on Neuronal Cells: An Investigation Using a Prototype Cooling Platform
Summer project
GenerationResearch project (advertising soon): Development of mechanically gradient conductive materials for bioelectronic interfaces
- Teaching interests
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Dr Paterson's teaching curriculum includes Dental Materials, with a particular focus on composite and glass ionomer cement (GIC) materials, for both undergraduate and masters students.
He also teaches Tissue Engineering, Introduction to Biomaterials, and Polymers as Biomaterials.
Additionally, he leads the BSc Research Placement Programme, guiding students through hands-on research experiences.