Biodetection Technologies Hub - University of Hertfordshire Revenue

About Biodetection Technologies Hub - University of Hertfordshire

Bioaerosols – airborne particles of biological origin, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, and toxins – are among our atmosphere's most ubiquitous, complex components. They can spread disease, compromise food security, infiltrate the respiratory system, and be weaponised in biowarfare. They can even influence cloud formation, shaping weather patterns and climate. Despite their significance, real-time detection of bioaerosols is underdeveloped, and existing monitoring systems are rarely deployed at scale. The Biodetection Technologies Hub is closing this gap. We are developing cutting-edge detection systems that can rapidly identify and quantify bioaerosols across multiple environments, from hospitals and military settings to farms and high in the Earth’s atmosphere. Our vision is to enable near-real-time biodetection, supporting faster responses to airborne threats and building safer, healthier, and more resilient environments. Led by the University of Hertfordshire’s Wolfson Centre for Research in Biodetection Technologies and supported by Cranfield University, the University of Leeds, and the University of Manchester, the Hub unites leading experts in engineering, aerosol science, microbiology, chemistry, atmospheric science, AI-driven analytics, and sensor technology. Through collaboration with government, industry and global research partners, we are pioneering the next generation of biodetection solutions.

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