- Room 301, Marine Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
- james.butler@plymouth.ac.uk
Profiles
Mr James Butler
School of Engineering (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Role
PhD Candidate
Qualifications
2018-present PhD in Microbiology and Nanomaterials, University of Plymouth.
2017-2018 MSc Biomedical Science (Immunology), achieved Distinction, University of Plymouth.
2014-2017 BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, achieved 2:1, University of Plymouth.
Professional membership
Member of Microbiology Society
Member of Society for Applied Microbiology
Associate Member of the Royal Society of Biology (AMRSB)
Teaching interests
I have completed the Supporting Assessment, Learning & Teaching (SALT) workshop (November 2018).
Previous experience as a PALS (Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme) Leader and Senior Leader (2015-2017).
Research interests
During my previous study in biomedical science I developed interests in microbiology and immunology, coming together as a broad interest in infection science. In my PhD project I am combining this background in infection with materials science and chemistry, feeding into a multidisciplinary project broadly involving both biomedical science and engineering. During the project I also aim to broaden my interests and knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings.
PhD project title: "Development of a novel antibacterial resin-based silver nanocoating to protect patients from bioaerosol infections in hospitals"
PhD project supervisors: Dr Alexander Besinis, Prof Mathew Upton, Dr Lewis Jones, Dr Garry Farnham, Dr Alistair Cree.