Prof. Martyn Dade-Robertson
Professor of Emerging Technology
I am the Professor of Emerging Technology at Newcastle University where I specialise in Design Computation with a special interest in emerging technologies particularly Synthetic Biology. I am the Co-Director or the HBBE and have degrees in Architectural Design, Architectural Computation and Synthetic Biology and am the author of over 30 peer reviewed publications including the book: The Architecture of Information published by Routledge in 2011. I am currently the editor for the forthcoming Routledge book series on Bio Design and have completed the first book 'Living Construction' for publication in 2020.
January 26, 2025
This paper explores biological, physical, and morphological factors influencing the programming of a novel microbial-based smart hybrid material which is responsive to changes in environmental humidity. […]
January 25, 2025
Bacteria-Driven Form Exploration through Aeration Scaffolding This research investigates an approach into co-designing with cellulose-producing bacteria to explore its morphogenetic tendencies in order to create intricate […]
April 12, 2024
Visit our work at Edinburgh Science Festival this year! HBBE is present with several exhibition pieces in the main atrium of the National Museums Scotland on […]