De Montfort University (DMU) is a public research and teaching university situated in the city of Leicester, England. The university’s pioneering research, driven by over 1,000 research students and supported by 500 staff, is internationally renowned and addresses some of the most critical issues affecting our world.
The Biomolecular Technology Group at De Montfort University is composed of an interdisciplinary team of scientists who are passionate about translational science and motivated toward the improvement of human health.#
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I am an Associate Professor at De Montfort University, leading the Biomolecular Technology Group within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. My research specialises in developing and applying DNA-based authentication methods for quality control in herbal medicines, food products, and aromatherapy.
With a PhD in Molecular Plant Biology from the University of Warwick, I have built a strong research portfolio in molecular identification of plant materials. Since joining De Montfort University, I have led projects advancing DNA barcoding techniques, contributing to regulatory and industry standards. My work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and I have authored a REF Impact Case Study on DNA authentication methods for herbal medicines.
Beyond research, I collaborate with industry partners to provide molecular analytical services for botanicals and serve as an Associate Editor for The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology.
Always open to academic and industry collaborations in plant molecular biology, DNA barcoding, and quality assurance of natural products.
Previosu inters:
Habib Ibrahim – Internal BMS placement student
Veronica Baran – ABMS Master student
Neha Lathia – Front runner BMS intership
Dr Nazia Navar- Daphne Jackson Research Fellow
Anu Sebastian – ABMS Master student
Some of our previous inters:
Jordan Boulton- Master by Research student: An Investigation into The Viability of DNA Barcoding and 1H NMR in the Authentication of Echinacea Herbal products
Carmen Murphy - DMU internal placement student
Dhwani Shah – DMU internal placement students
Weronika Dziawgo – Master by Research student: Investigating the adulteration and/or contamination of Stephania tetrandra in Traditional Chinese Medicines
Aimée Jeluk – Molecular Techniques Frontrunner