A sensor is a device, or system, that responds to a physical or chemical quantity to produce an output that is a measure of that quality.

Chemical sensors and biosensors provide the basic information about our chemical and biological environment. In doing so, they lead to a better quality of life through more accurate medical diagnoses, more efficient energy use, more effective industrial processes, safer food, and a cleaner environment.

Sensor research is multidisciplinary in nature, requiring expertise across a broad range of fundamental and applied sciences e.g. biotechnology, chemistry, materials science, physics and engineering. This multi-disciplinary aspect is reflected in the composition of the NCSR research team.

Although, straddling a broad spectrum of research from fundamental studies of molecular interactions to the application-driven design of integrated sensing systems, the ultimate goal of sensor research is to provide important information for the real world. Sensors impact on the needs of society in many ways e.g., health, environment, and consequently, on industry and economy.

Sensors...from molecular synthesis to useful application