Dr Mehmet Turemis is a PhD-trained Biochemist with over 10 years of experience in biosensor development, biotechnology and environmental monitoring. His research experience spans optical and electrochemical biosensors, microbial and microalgal systems, molecular recognition and the integration of biological components into functional sensing platforms. During his research career in Italy and Türkiye, he has contributed to European research programmes, including H2020 and FP7 projects, and has worked across academic and industrial R&D environments. His expertise includes genetically modified microorganisms, reporter gene systems, biosensor validation, microfluidic systems, screen-printed electrodes and analytical assay development. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in biosensing, environmental monitoring and applied biotechnology and is a co-inventor of a patent on biosensors and peptide-based chemical monitoring. His current research at Cranfield focuses on electrochemical biosensor design and development for PFAS detection in water.