Dr Linzi Dodd

Assistant Professor

Department: Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering

Dr Linzi E. Dodd is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering (MPEE) at Northumbria University, where she has been a member of staff since October 2017. She holds a Master’s degree in General Engineering, specialising in Electronics, from Durham University (2009), and completed her PhD in Microsystems Technology at Durham in 2014.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of microsystems engineering, wearable technology, and smart textiles, with a focus on developing innovative sensors and systems for applications in healthcare, sports, and emerging technologies.

Campus Address

Ellison Building E104
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

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Research Themes and Scholarly Interests

Linzi’s research interests include e-Textiles, Microsystems Technology, the Internet of Things, Embroidered Electronics and applications of the Leidenfrost effect.

Key Publications

Artificial intelligence-based precise prediction of anthropometric data for female garment pattern-making, Huang, Y., Shen, H., Shi, Y., Wang, W., Wang, W., Wan, R., Dodd, L. 3 Apr 2025, In: Journal of the Textile Institute
Conformable, Wearable Embroidered Temperature Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring in Extreme Environments, Amers, E., Orme, B., Torun, H., Wood, D., Shi, Y., Nettleton-Parker, J., Dodd, L. 11 Jan 2024, In: Engineering Proceedings
Embroidered Interdigitated Electrodes (IDTs) with Wireless Readout for Continuous Biomarker Monitoring, Amers, E., Orme, B., Shi, Y., Torun, H., Dodd, L. 17 Jul 2024, In: Sensors
Adaptive double-curved surface composites for anthropometry-formed 3D woven apparel forms, Shi, Y., Kulessa, A., Dodd, L., Wright, C. 30 Nov 2023, Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2023
Conformable, Wearable Embroidered Temperature Sensor for Real-Time Monitoring in Extreme Environments, Dodd, L., Torun, H., Amers, E., Orme, B., Wood, D., Shi, Y., Nettleton-Parker, J., Amers, E. 14 Nov 2023, 5th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles
Using Embroidered Interdigitated Electrodes (IDTs) To Monitor Biomarkers Present In Human Sweat, Orme, B., Amers, E., Torun, H., Wood, D., Shi, Y., Dodd, L. 14 Nov 2023, 5th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles
An Embroidered Slot-loaded Patch Antenna for Characterization of Dielectric Materials, Elsdon, M., Zahertar, S., Torun, H., Dodd, L. 13 Dec 2022, In: Progress In Electromagnetics Research C
High-Performance Atomic Layer Deposited Al2O3 Insulator Based Metal-Insulator-Metal Diode, Etor, D., Dodd, L., Balocco, C. 30 Jun 2022, In: FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology
A rapid and controllable acoustothermal microheater using thin film surface acoustic waves, Wang, Y., Zhang, Q., Tao, R., Chen, D., Xie, J., Torun, H., Dodd, L., Luo, J., Fu, C., Vernon, J., Canyelles-Pericas, P., Binns, R., Fu, R. 1 Feb 2021, In: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical
Flexible/Bendable Acoustofluidics Based on Thin Film Surface Acoustic Waves on Thin Aluminum Sheets, Wang, Y., Zhang, Q., Tao, R., Xie, J., Canyelles-Pericas, P., Torun, H., Reboud, J., McHale, G., Dodd, L., Yang, X., Luo, J., Wu, Q., Fu, R. 14 Apr 2021, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

PGR Supervision

Connor Smith Internet of Things in Space Using Flexible Electronics Start Date: 01/10/2024 End Date: 22/02/2025
Nada Omran Functionalising Fibres for Energy Harvesting Applications Start Date: 01/10/2024