Ian Eastwood

Dr. Ian Eastwood is the Chief Technology Officer at Eluceda, where he leads research work into rapid and sensitive detection of both microorganisms and chemical markers via electrochemical or optical sensing platforms. These are mostly deployed in anticounterfeiting and anti-smuggling applications.He has also developed a low-cost, lab-quality diagnostic systems aimed at the rapid identification pathogens.

Eluceda (www.Eluceda.com) is a UK-based detection technology and authentication company. The company specialises in combining forensic-based taggant technologies for brand protection with biological and chemical testing based on its patented E-Sens™platform, offering low cost, portable and rapid lab-level diagnostics at point of use. The company works with blue chip brand owners and governments.Its technologies serve diverse sectors—including value documents, pharmaceuticals, food & beverages and packaging industries.