Smart food measurement – sample preparation using robotic automation
This project aims to develop safe, effective, rapid, and reliable chemical extraction techniques for food and food safety analysis. Today’s laboratories have precise measurement equipment that is let down by errors in sample preparation because this important element has been overlooked for too long. The HDR researcher will develop automated workflows and optimisation strategies for robotic automation to free laboratory personnel from menial, repetitive, hazardous laboratory activities. The project’s outcomes will contribute to a sustainable, resilient industry in step with the global shift towards robotics and smart technology and create a safe, attractive environment for young talent.