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 a talk titled “Pioneering New Devices with Advanced Electromagnetic Materials” by Dr. Alexey Slobozhanyuk (XPANCEO) on 23 October, 2025.

The lecture examined how advanced electromagnetic and light-controlling materials may contribute to the development of new technologies, including smart contact lenses, biomedical imaging tools, and wearable health-monitoring devices.

Dr. Slobozhanyuk presented examples from XPANCEO’s work to illustrate how concepts from physics, materials science, and biology intersect in the development of emerging healthcare applications. One area of focus was smart contact lenses designed to monitor health markers in tear fluid, such as glucose, which may provide an alternative to conventional invasive sampling and support more continuous monitoring.

The session also highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of biological sciences in informing the development and safe application of new medical technologies.

Students had an opportunity to ask questions about the science behind these technologies, potential career pathways, and opportunities for gaining practical experience in innovation-driven environments.