I am currently program director for undergraduate Biochemistry programs.
I teach courses within biological sciences, biochemistry and analytical and environmental chemistry. I also have student research projects within the area of environmental measurement science available for finalist BSc, integrated masters and taught master candidates.
Metabolism (L5)
Protein biochemistry (L5)
Separation sciences (L6 and 7)
Lab on a chip (L6 and 7)
Pharmacology and diagnostics* L6
Final year research projects* (L6)
*Module lead
Journal Article
A paper-based analytical device for the on-site multiplexed monitoring of soil nutrients extracted with a cafetière
Giménez-Gómez, P., Priem, N., Richardson, S., & Pamme, N. (2025). A paper-based analytical device for the on-site multiplexed monitoring of soil nutrients extracted with a cafetière. Sensors and actuators. B, Chemical, 424, Article 136881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2024.136881
Gendered farmer perceptions towards soil nutrition and willingness to pay for a cafetière-style filter system for in-situ soil testing: evidence from Central Kenya
Kamau, P., Ndirangu, I., Richardson, S., Pamme, N., & Gitaka, J. (2024). Gendered farmer perceptions towards soil nutrition and willingness to pay for a cafetière-style filter system for in-situ soil testing: evidence from Central Kenya. Heliyon, 10(18), Article e37568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37568
Development and validation of spectrophotometric method and paper-based microfluidic devices for the quantitative determination of Amoxicillin in pure form and pharmaceutical formulations
Oday, J., Hadi, H., Hashim, P., Richardson, S., Iles, A., & Pamme, N. (2024). Development and validation of spectrophotometric method and paper-based microfluidic devices for the quantitative determination of Amoxicillin in pure form and pharmaceutical formulations. Heliyon, 10(3), Article e24968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24968
Mixtures of sediment chemical contaminants at freshwater sampling sites across Europe with different contaminant burdens
Richardson, S., Mayes, W. M., Faetsch, S., Hetjens, H., Teuchies, J., Walker, P., Heitmann, K., Welham, K., Moore, D., Bervoets, L., Kay, P., Duffus, W., Smith, N., De Cooman, W., Elst, R., Ryken, E., Rotchell, J. M., & Heise, S. (2023). Mixtures of sediment chemical contaminants at freshwater sampling sites across Europe with different contaminant burdens. Science of the Total Environment, 891, Article 164280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164280
Citizen-led sampling to monitor phosphate levels in freshwater environments using a simple paper microfluidic device
Richardson, S., Iles, A., Rotchell, J. M., Charlson, T., Hanson, A., Lorch, M., & Pamme, N. (2021). Citizen-led sampling to monitor phosphate levels in freshwater environments using a simple paper microfluidic device. PLoS ONE, 16(12), Article e0260102. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260102
Research interests
I'm interested in the development of sensors focusing on rapid and frequent sensing to better understand chemical concentrations in dynamic environments. In particular this involves development of paper based sensors that enable frequent measurements where needed, that could be undertaken by citizen scientists.
I also work on development of analytical methods (spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry) to analyse small molecules from complex matrices, with a focus on improving method sensitivity whilst minimising environmental impacts. Using these tools to answer question key environmental questions on contamination sources and pressures.
Lead investigator
Project
Funder
Grant
Started
Status
Project
Sustainable methods for proximate composition assessment; how small can we measure?
Funder
Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Grant
£3,232.00
Started
1 June 2024
Status
Ongoing
Project
Monitoring soil health with field-deployable sensors and workflows suitable for lay-personsACTF summer studentship
Funder
Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Grant
£2,160.00
Started
1 July 2021
Status
Complete
Project
Flow: A place-based citizen science approach to increase widening participation in the chemical sciences from areas of high social deprivation.
Funder
Royal Society of Chemistry
Grant
£5,000.00
Started
1 January 2022
Status
Complete
Project
HEIF: Development of a portable sensor for detection of halogens in fresh water
Funder
University of Hull
Grant
£5,000.00
Started
1 January 2022
Status
Complete
Project
nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership)
Funder
Environment Agency
Grant
£8,794.00
Started
25 January 2022
Status
Complete
Project
nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2
Funder
Environment Agency
Grant
£19,972.00
Started
1 September 2022
Status
Complete
Project
Development of distance-based sensor to measure carbonate concentrations in real time.
Funder
Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Grant
£2,680.00
Started
1 June 2023
Status
Complete