Dylan began his career in Switzerland, completing an apprenticeship as an Automation Engineer before earning a biology degree at the University of Kent. He went on to complete a PhD in Microbiology and Bio-Imaging at King’s College London, titled “Rapid Fluorescence Amplified Biofilm Detection”, within the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.

His research focused on developing fluorescence-based methods to detect residual viable cells in biofilms following disinfection, encompassing both in-vitro studies and a clinical trial. During this time, Dylan also contributed as a postdoctoral researcher, supporting clinical trial operations and co-supervising project students.

Dylan has extensive expertise in fluorescence microscopy, including widefield, confocal, multiphoton imaging, and fluorescence spectroscopy, using systems from Nikon, Leica, Zeiss, and custom-built platforms. He also brings hands-on experience in microbiology, covering bacterial culturing, biofilm formation, disinfection studies, fluorescence staining, and clinical study management.

After his postdoctoral work, Dylan joined the Microscopy Innovation Centre as a Microscope Specialist and later became Deputy Manager. These roles strengthened his technical expertise and facility management skills, leading to a two-year secondment as Manager of the Nikon Imaging Centre. During this time, he advanced imaging capabilities within the facility and supported researchers across a wide range of disciplines.

Dylan has recently returned to the Microscopy Innovation Centre as Deputy Manager, where he continues to drive innovation in microscopy and provide expert support to the research community.