Summary
Perry Xiao is a professor and course director with over two decades in bioengineering research and academic leadership, currently co-heading the Bioengineering Research Centre at London South Bank University. His expertise lies in developing novel infrared and electronic measurement technologies for biomedical applications—translating photophysics and opto-electronics into practical tools for skin characterisation, transdermal drug diffusion and medical diagnosis. He has supervised 10 PhD students, published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, authored two books, holds two UK patent applications, and helped generate nearly £1M in research income. As co-founder and director of Biox Systems Ltd, he commercialised instruments (AquaFlux and Epsilon) now used by more than 200 organizations including major cosmetics and pharma firms, demonstrating a strong record of academic-to-industry translation. A seasoned grant and journal reviewer and REF contributor, he also designs and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, having created multiple new modules and winning a university outstanding supervisor award in 2014.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Opto-Electronics, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Opto-Electronics at Jilin University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Photophysics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Photophysics at London South Bank University
Chinese