Dr Robert Hobbs

Research Highlights

1. Hobbs, R., Thomas, C., Halliwell, J., & Gwenin, C. (2019). Rapid Detection of Botulinum Neurotoxins—A Review. Toxins, 11(7), 418

   https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins11070418, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54436

   http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins11070418
2. Holliman, P., Jones, E., Hobbs, R., Connell, A., Kershaw, C., Anthony, R., & Furnell, L. (2019). Quantitative chemical analysis of perovskite deposition using spin coating. Materials Letters: X, 2, 100011

   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlblux.2019.100011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54437

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mlblux.2019.100011
3. Holliman, P., Kershaw, C., Jones, E., Hobbs, R., McGettrick, J., Geatches, D., Metz, S., Anthony, R., Furnell, L., & Connell, A. (2018). A perspective on using experiment and theory to identify design principles in dye-sensitized solar cells. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 19(1), 599-612.

   https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2018.1492858, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54438

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2018.1492858
4. Jones, E., Holliman, P., Connell, A., Davies, M., Baker, J., Hobbs, R., Ghosh, S., Pleydell-Pearce, C., Furnell, L., & Anthony, R. (2016). A novel dimethylformamide (DMF) free bar-cast method to deposit organolead perovskite thin films with improved stability. Chemical Communications, 52(23), 4301-4304.

   https://doi.org/10.1039/c5cc09859a, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54440

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5cc09859a
5. Holliman, P., Jones, E., Connell, A., Ghosh, S., Furnell, L., & Hobbs, R. (2016). Solvent issues during processing and device lifetime for perovskite solar cells. Materials Research Innovations, 19(7), 508-511.

   https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2015.1121317, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54441

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2015.1121317
6. Connell, A., Holliman, P., Jones, E., Ghosh, S., Furnell, L., Hobbs, R., & Davies, M. (2016). Surface interactions of half-squaraine dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells. Materials Research Innovations, 19(7), 494-496.

   https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2015.1111578, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54442

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2015.1111578
7. Hobbs, R., Anderson, S., Gwenin, V., Ball, P., Bennie, L., Coulter, J., & Gwenin, C. (2019). Cell-Penetrating Peptides as a Tool for the Cellular Uptake of a Genetically Modified Nitroreductase for use in Directed Enzyme Prodrug Therapy. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 10(4), 45

   https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb10040045, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54443

   http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jfb10040045

All Research

• PMC100 Chemistry for Biochemists

  The module covers transition metals, elements of bio-inorganic chemistry, forensic chemistry, antibody-drug conjugate chemistry, the chemistry of nanoparticles and the chemistry of biosensors.

• CALIN Business Manager, Swansea University Medical School

  November 2019 - Present

• Research & Development Innovation Officer (CALIN), Bangor University School of Chemistry

  March 2017 - October 2019

• Research Officer (Cancer Drug Delivery), Bangor University School of Chemistry

  December 2016 - February 2017

• Research Project Support Officer (Energy-Related Devices), Swansea University College of Engineering

  October 2016 - November 2016

• Research Project Support Officer (Energy-Related Devices), Bangor University School of Chemistry

  January 2015 - September 2016

• Research Project Support Officer (Cancer), Bangor University School of Chemistry

  September 2014 - December 2014

• STEM Ambassador, STEM Learning UK

  2019 - Present

I am passionate about public engagement of science and in particular sparking and interest in the young children of today to become the scientists of tomorrow. As part of this I have helped to deliver various STEM outreach actives including an all-day workshop at Ysgol Y Borth, Menai Bridge, consisting of a full school assembly flash-bang interactive show and then full class interactive workshops for years 2-6 covering Chemistry of Flavour; understanding why foods have particular tastes and Chemistry of Art, using natural pigments to make paints and understanding the science behind it.

• Capabilities and The Emerging Biosensors Network

  November 2017

  Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor

• Celtic Advanced Life Sciences Innovation Network: Who? How? Why?

  July 2017

  Faenol Fawr Country House, St. Asaph

• Supporting Life Science Businesses Across Wales & Ireland

  February 2020

  The OpTIC Centre, St Asaph