
The Electronics and Neurotechnology Group, led by Professor Hadi Heidari, is a research group within the Microelectronics Lab (meLAB) at the University of Glasgow, dedicated to the development of next-generation bioelectronics, neuromodulation systems, and quantum-integrated circuits.
The group focuses on pioneering non-invasive medical technologies, advanced sensor systems, and cryogenic electronics to revolutionise healthcare, computing, and human-machine interfaces.
Our work also encompasses CMOS-spintronic sensing interface circuits enabling them to be manufactured as integrated Analog Front-End (AFE) including various circuit building blocks e.g. analogue-to-digital converters (ADC) and DC-DC converters for low-power and high-speed electronics systems. We are designing CMOS analogue and mixed-signal circuits for various applications e.g. biomedical and cryogenic electronics (Cryo-CMOS).
Our research is structured around two core themes:
A. Medical Electronics
Development of miniaturised, non-invasive neuromuscular sensors using cutting-edge magnetoelectronics.
Creation of wireless deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems using multifunctional nanomaterials.
Research into wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for neurological monitoring and therapy.
Advancements in photodynamic therapy and biomagnetic prosthetics to enhance patient care.
B. Integrated Circuits
Design of analogue/mixed-signal sensing interfaces for highly efficient and low-power biomedical applications.
Development of Cryo-CMOS circuits for quantum computing and next-generation electronics.
Innovations in neuromorphic analogue processing for real-time bio-signal analysis.
Through multidisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge fabrication techniques, and strong industry partnerships, our group is committed to pushing the boundaries of neurotechnology and integrated electronics, creating impactful solutions that enhance human health and enable future breakthroughs in computing and sensing.
Current Projects
ANALOGUE
ANALOGUE: Automated Nano AnaLysing, characterisatiOn and additive packaGing sUitE, PI (£3M), EPSRC (EP/Y015215/1), 2024-27.

Electronics Weekly: Glasgow University gets £3m grant for IC packaging research

CROSSBRAIN

CROSSBRAIN: Distributed and federated cross-modality actuation through advanced nanomaterials and neuromorphic learning, PI Glasgow (€4M), HORIZON-EIC-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES (GA n.101070908), 2022-26.
Health Tech Newspaper: CROSSBRAIN project aiming to develop robots capable of predicting epileptic seizures
Future Scot: Glasgow researchers to create brain bot to combat epileptic seizures
The Engineer: Crossbrain project to tackle seizures using nanobots
BRAINSTORM
BRAINSTORM: Wireless deep BRAIN STimulation thrOugh engineeRed Multifunctional nanomaterials, PI Glasgow (€3M), HORIZON-EIC-PATHFINDEROPEN (GA n.101099355), 2023-27.

University of Glasgow: Brain stimulation project could treat wide range of neurological disorders
The Engineer – BRAINSTORM project will develop nano-magnets for neuromodulation
SUPREMISE
SUPREMISE: SUPer-REsolution non-invasive Muscle measurements with miniaturised magnetIc SEnsors, PI (~£2M).
EPSRC Open Fellowship (EP/X031950/1), 2024-29.
University of Glasgow: £1.8m funding will develop wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases
The Engineer – New wearable to monitor neuromuscular activity magnetically
SNOW
SNOW: Wearable Nano-Opto-electro-mechanic Systems, PI (£250k),: EPSRC (EP/X034690/1), CHIST-ERA, 2023-27.
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE: Superconducting Gatemon Quantum Computing Enabled by CryoElectronics, Co-I (~£1M), EPSRC (EP/X025152/1), 2023-26.
Previous projects
NEUROBOT: Neural Microbots for Closed Loop Modulation, PI (~£4M), ARIA Precision Neurotechnologies, 2025-26.
MAGNABLE: Injectable magnetomyography (€220k), EPSRC (EP/X024989/1)/HORIZON-MSCA-PF, 2023-25.
EPIQC: Empowering Practical Interfacing of Quantum Computing, Co-I (~£3M), EPSRC (EP/W032627/1), 2022-26.
Altnaharra: Cryoelectronics for quantum circuits, Co-I (£5.7M) Innovate UK – ISCF (10006186), 2022-25
CryoCMOS: Development of cryo-CMOS to enable the next generation of scalable quantum computers, Co-I (£6.5M), Innovate UK – ISCF (10006017), 2022-25.
Photodynamic Therapy via Implantable Microsystems for Cancer Treatment, Co-I (£250k), EPSRC (EP/X017516/1), 2022-24.
Analog Neuromorphic Processing for Biosensors, PI, EPSRC Industrial CASE (EP/W522168/1), 2021-25.
FleEnSys, PI Glasgow, British Council, Innovative and Collaborative Research Partnerships Grants, 2021-24.
Cryogenic qubit control interface using analogue/mixed-signal circuits and systems, EPSRC QCS Hub, 2021-22.
Novel handheld magnetic-based sensor for malaria diagnostic, EPSRC IAA and Welcome Trust Translational Partnership, 2020-22.
HERMES: Hybrid Enhanced Regenerative Medicine Systems, PI (€8.4M), EU H2020 FETPROACT (GA n.824164), 2019-24.
