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AP De Silva
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Queen's University Belfast, pioneer in photochemistry and molecular photosensors whose work led to portable fluorescence-based blood analyzers and molecular logic gate research.
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Nov 18, 2025
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AP De Silva on building molecular fluorescence sensors for healthcare
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AP De Silva, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Queen's University Belfast, is a pioneer of molecular photosensors. He discusses his groundbreaking work on portable fluorescence-based blood analyzers, inspired by his grandmother's health struggles. De Silva shares his journey from Sri Lanka to Belfast, his innovative sodium sensor that saves lives, and how molecular logic could revolutionize healthcare. He reflects on the impact of his collaborations and expresses hope for the future of molecular engineering in medicine.
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