Anthony Turner

Anthony Peter Francis Turner, commonly known as Tony Turner, is a prominent British academic and researcher specializing in biosensors and bioelectronics. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at Cranfield University, where he has had a significant impact on the field since joining in 1981.

Academic and Professional Background

Turner was instrumental in establishing the UK's first Biotechnology Centre at Cranfield University and led the Biosensor Group, which collaborated with Oxford University to develop the electrochemical glucose sensor, a critical innovation for diabetes management. His academic tenure includes roles as Distinguished Professor of Biotechnology and Principal of Cranfield University at Silsoe until his retirement in 2010. Following his retirement, he continued his research in bioelectronics at Linköping University in Sweden until 2018, focusing on translational research and technology transfer.12

Contributions and Achievements

Professor Turner has authored over 750 publications, including more than 350 refereed journal papers, and holds numerous patents in the field of biosensors. He is recognized for co-founding the journal Biosensors & Bioelectronics, which he edited for over three decades, and for establishing the World Congress on Biosensors. His contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Vernadsky Gold Medal from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Theophilus Redwood Medal from the Royal Society of Chemistry.12

He has also been involved in consulting for major diagnostics companies and government bodies, advising on innovations in biosensor technology. Turner’s work has positioned him as a leading figure in the biosensor community, with a significant h-index reflecting his influence in the field.12

Current Focus

Now, as an Emeritus Professor, Turner is engaged in science communication and continues to contribute to the advancement of biosensor technology through various research initiatives and collaborations.1