AUD students engaged with cutting-edge technology in a talk titled “Pioneering New Devices with Advanced Electromagnetic Materials” by deep-tech innovator Dr. Alexey Slobozhanyuk (XPANCEO) on 23 October, 2025.

As part of the Biology Lecture Series, the Department of Biological & Physical Sciences, in collaboration with the Mathematics Division and the Biology Student Society, hosted the session to showcase how advanced electromagnetic and light-controlling materials are enabling next-generation technologies. These include smart contact lenses, biomedical imaging tools, and wearable health-monitoring devices. 

Dr. Slobozhanyuk shared practical examples from XPANCEO, highlighting how physics, materials science, and biology come together to create innovative healthcare solutions. One area of emerging interest is smart contact lenses capable of non-invasive health monitoring, such as sensing tear fluid biomarkers like glucose, offering continuous, real-time insights that can support faster metabolic monitoring and personalized care.

The talk also emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating how biological knowledge informs the design, safety, and application of emerging medical technologies. Students gained insight into how advances in science and engineering translate into practical tools that improve health outcomes and create innovation-driven career pathways.

An interactive Q&A session followed, where students asked questions about the science behind smart lenses, career pathways in deep-tech, and opportunities for internships and industry experience, giving them a clear perspective on connecting academic training with real-world innovation.