Personal profile
Research interests
The aim of my research is to understand the complex microbial interactions that occur in chronic biofilm infections. I have developed a versatile in vitro chronic wound biofilm model to address this challenge, and as a platformtfor antimicrobial testing in a realistic wound-like environment. In collaboration with academics and industry worldwide, tis moel has been used to test the efficay of current wound treatments and contribute to the design and forulation of novel wound treatments.
Inforation about the biofilm model can be found here: Hooper Group Biofilm Models
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Characterising the ferrous iron uptake and Dps iron storage systems of Escherichia coli, University of Reading
Award Date: 1 Dec 2006
Bachelor, Microbiology (BSc), University of Nottingham
Award Date: 1 Jul 2002
External positions
Editorial Board Member - Journal of Bacteriology, American Society for Microbiology
1 Sept 2023 → …
Deputy Editor in Chief - Microbiology, Microbiology Society
1 Jun 2023 → …
One Health Advisory Group, Applied Microbiology International
1 May 2023 → …
Affiliate Professor (STEM), University of Washington-Bothell
5 Feb 2022 → …
Chair - Sustainability Commitee, Microbiology Society
1 Jan 2022 → 1 Jan 2025
Editorial Board Member, Royal Society of Biology
1 Jan 2018 → 1 Dec 2025
Policy Sub-committee member, Applied Microbiology International
1 Jan 2017 → 1 Jan 2022
Prokaryotic Division Member, Microbiology Society
1 Jan 2017 → 1 Jan 2019
Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Bristol, UK
4 Jan 2007 → 3 Jan 2010
Post-doctoral Researcher, DSTL
1 Sept 2005 → 3 Jan 2007
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Preparation and Characterization of Niosomes Containing Cationic Antimicrobial Peptides WSKK11 and WSRR11
Phosri, S., Tastub, S., Kheawfu, K., Intharuksa, A., Daduang, S., Maddocks, S. E. & Theansungnoen, T., 25 Jan 2026, In: ACS Omega. 11, 5, p. 8446-8456 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Antimicrobial Efficacy and Stability of an N-Chlorotaurine Gel for Chronic Wound Treatment
Thomas, Z. M., Staudinger, G. J., Hooper, S. E., Williams, J. F. & Robins, L. I., 5 Sept 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 17, p. 8677 1 p., 8677.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Dissecting HOCl Action in Chronic Wound Biofilms: Proteomic Insights From a Host‐Relevant Model of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Robins, L. I., Gafken, P., Lin, C., Jones, L. & Hooper, S. E., 27 Nov 2025, In: MicrobiologyOpen. 14, 6, e70181.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linking chemical-composition to antimicrobial efficacy: development of an essential oil-based topical gel prototype
Aftab, N., Varghese, P., Khalid, A., Umar, A. K., Wallis, C. J., Bates, M. & Hooper, S. E., 1 Dec 2025, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 109, 1, 253.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Myxobacteria from soil can substantially reduce the bacterial load in a wound infection model
Arakal, B. S., Rowlands, R. S., Maddocks, S. E., Whitworth, D. E., James, P. E. & Livingstone, P. G., 6 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 136, 1, lxae315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
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Comparative genomics and taxonomy of bacterial predators in soil and a genetic response of potential prey organisms
Hooper, S. (Examiner)
2025Activity: Examination
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PhD - Siau Wui (University of Monash Malaysia; co-supervisor)
Hooper, S. (Participant)
2025Activity: Other
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PhD supervision - Aalina Mohd Fuad (University of Monash Malaysia; co-supervisor)
Hooper, S. (Participant)
2024 → …Activity: Other
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