欧美高清

Institute of PhotonicsNeurophotonics

The Neurophotonics team develops optoelectronic devices to interface with neural systems in an effort to understand aspects of neural processing. We collaborate closely with leading neuroscientists and develop high-end technology using advanced semiconductor processing techniques.鈥�

Current research focuses on the following:鈥�

  • 鈥婽echnologies for optogenetic control of neural circuits to further our understanding of brain function (see the EU-funded ) and 鈥�
  • Optoelectronic devices that function as prosthetic devices to restore lost function 鈥� for example, our work on  and our involvement in the EU-funded  辫谤辞箩别肠迟.鈥�

The research is underpinned by a 10-year, 拢2.8M award from the Royal Academy of Engineering through their Chair in Emerging Technologies scheme.鈥�

We have a close collaboration with 鈥檚 neuroscience team, where together we have formed an emerging neurotechnology effort at 欧美高清, that brings together physicists, engineers and neuroscientists to develop new technologies aimed at furthering our understanding of the brain.鈥�

Our Research

Optoelectronic Neural Probes聽

Optogenetics is a technique that allows specific populations of neurons in the brain to be controlled through light. The combination of genetics and photonics allows precise studies of neural circuit function. We develop optoelectronic technologies that allow neuroscientists to examine the functional properties of these genetically targeted populations of cells.

Eye

Retinal Prosthesis

We're involved in the development of a prosthesis system to restore sight to patients with degenerative retinal diseases.

Optogenetic Cortical Stimulators

Our aim is to develop a device that can boost precision in auditory rehabilitation strategies for a broad range of deafness conditions. We are investigating a radically new approach that targets the brain rather than the ear. It combines bioelectronics and optogenetics technologies to apply precise stimulation patterns in the auditory cortex

Deep Brain Photonic Tools

The DEEPER project clusters technological, neuroscientific and clinical experts together with innovative companies to develop photonic tools for imaging and manipulating neuronal activity in deep brain regions.

The Utah Optrode Array

The Utah optrode array allows for precise multi-site light delivery in deep cortical layers. The device consists of an array of 100 glass microneedles paired with a 碌LED array and is capable of optogenetically exciting thousands of neurons in vivo in spatio-temporal patterns.

News

Celebration Cake
18  February 2026
Check out the amazing cake that Ryan's mum made to celebrate his recent Nature Communications Paper.
26  January 2026
Our recent work introducing a long鈥憀asting, implantable µLED array that can drive patterned neural activity in freely behaving animals has just been published.

Observing Alzheimer鈥檚 disease
14 October 2025
Scientists in the Neurophotonics team have developed an innovative technique to observe Alzheimer’s disease as it progresses.
02 October 2025
Our recent publication features the development of a novel shunt resistor designed to enhance the performance of high-resolution retinal implants.

Who we work with

Academic Collaborators

University of 欧美高清

Stanford University

The University of Utah

West Virginia University

AGH University, Krakow

International Consortia 

DEEPER project (Deep Brain Photonic Tools for Cell-Type Specific Targeting of Neural Diseases) clusters technological, neuroscientific and clinical experts together with innovative start-ups and leading companies with the aim of developing photonic tools for imaging and manipulating the neuronal activity in deep brain regions.

Coordinated by 

HearLight aims to develop new technologies to restore auditory perception to patients with impaired hearing.

Coordinated by 

Industrial Partners