Research Areas/Interests
Henry's research interests are grouped into four thematic areas:
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A central theme of Henry's research is the development of Innovative Wound Care Technologies and Antimicrobial Biomaterials that address the growing challenges of Infection Control, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Tissue Regeneration. His work focuses on designing multifunctional Surfaces and Biomaterials for Wound Management, Biomedical Implants, and High-contact Infection-Prone Environments. Through the Engineering of Anti-Biofouling, Bactericidal, and Mechano-bactericidal Surfaces, he seeks to prevent microbial colonization and eliminate pathogenic microorganisms while maintaining biocompatibility. His research further explores the Mechanobiology of 3-D Biomaterial Scaffolds, investigating how cells sense and respond to Micro- and Nanoscale Physical stimuli to enhance tissue repair. By integrating principles from Materials Science, Nanotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering, he aims to develop next-generation Regenerative Platforms that accelerate Wound Healing, improve patient outcomes, and support the future of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
- Electrochemistry of the nervous systems and biodegradable metals for Biomedical device implant applications. Particularly, Henry’s interest focuses on: (a) Electrochemical sensors for monitoring, detection and medical diagnostics; (b) The design, fabrication and validation of bioresorbable and biodegradable Mg, Zn and Fe based 3D Biomaterials Scaffolds for Hard Tissue Engineering; (c) Electrospinning and Electroforming-driven 3D additive manufacturing.
- Water Purification, Energy and Environment. Henry's interest is focused on electrochemical and Visible-light active driven catalysis for (a) Water purification (point-of-use water filters); (b) Artificial leaf photosynthesis; (c) Water splitting hydrogen production for fuel cell technology; and (d) Environmental remediation (mining effluent and oil spill detoxification)
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Henry's research interest also focuses on the dynamic intersection of Biotechnology and Metals extraction. Specifically, investigating Microbial-driven techniques (Bioleaching and Bioflotation) in the Extraction of Metals from Refractory Ores. His research also aims at understanding the Metabolism pathways and mechanisms employed by different strains of Microorganisms in Biooxidation and Bioleaching of Refractory Ores (sulfide minerals). Henry employs a multidisciplinary approach (integrating Microbiology, Molecular biology, Mineral Processing, Micro and Nanotechnology, and Materials Science and Engineering) to characterize microbial communities and elucidate their functional roles in altering mineral surfaces for efficient, cost effective and eco-friendly metal extraction, reducing the reliance on environmentally detrimental Chemical Processes.
