World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
17501
World Ranking
9555
National Ranking
538

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2020 - Member of the Royal Irish Academy

Overview

Steven E. J. Bell is primarily affiliated with Queen's University Belfast in the United Kingdom and is an active researcher in the fields of Materials Science as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Their work spans key subfields including Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics. The focus of their research includes topics such as Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications, Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research, Biosensors and Analytical Detection, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization, Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications, and Surfactants and Colloidal Systems.

Recent publications by Steven E. J. Bell illustrate their engagement with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and nanomaterials for sensing and catalysis. Notable papers include:

  • Towards practical and sustainable SERS: a review of recent developments in the construction of multifunctional enhancing substrates (2021, Journal of Materials Chemistry C)
  • Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy: a half-century historical perspective (2024, Chemical Society Reviews)
  • Self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles into 2D arrays at water-oil interfaces: rational construction of stable SERS substrates with accessible enhancing surfaces and tailored plasmonic response (2021, Nanoscale)
  • General approach to surface-accessible plasmonic Pickering emulsions for SERS sensing and interfacial catalysis (2023, Nature Communications)
  • SERS as a Probe of Surface Chemistry Enabled by Surface-Accessible Plasmonic Nanomaterials (2023, Accounts of Chemical Research)

Their research contributions have been disseminated through frequent publication venues including Analytical Chemistry, The Analyst, Chemical Society Reviews, Nature Communications, and Advanced Materials Interfaces.

In collaboration, Steven E. J. Bell has frequently coauthored works with researchers such as Yikai Xu, Chunchun Li, Ziwei Ye, Yingrui Zhang, and Qinglu Chen.

Recognition for their academic contributions includes being named a Member of the Royal Irish Academy in 2020.

Best Publications

  • Present and Future of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

    Judith Langer;Dorleta Jimenez de Aberasturi;Javier Aizpurua;Ramon A. Alvarez-Puebla

  • Optical properties of the metals Al, Co, Cu, Au, Fe, Pb, Ni, Pd, Pt, Ag, Ti, and W in the infrared and far infrared

    Unknown

  • Polyethylene multiwalled carbon nanotube composites

    Tony McNally;Petra Pötschke;Peter Halley;Michael Murphy

  • Towards Reliable and Quantitative Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): From Key Parameters to Good Analytical Practice.

    Steven E. J. Bell;Gaëlle Charron;Emiliano Cortés;Janina Kneipp

  • Remarkably Simple Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Surfaces Using Electroless Galvanic Deposition

    Iain A. Larmour;Steven E. J. Bell;Graham C. Saunders

  • Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for sub-micromolar detection of DNA/RNA mononucleotides.

    Steven E. J. Bell;Narayana M. S. Sirimuthu

  • Quantitative surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

    Steven E. J. Bell;Narayana M. S. Sirimuthu

  • Recent applications of Chemical Imaging to pharmaceutical process monitoring and quality control.

    A.A. Gowen;C.P. O'Donnell;P.J. Cullen;Steven Bell

  • SERS enhancement by aggregated Au colloids: effect of particle size

    Steven E. J. Bell;Maighread R. McCourt

  • Label‐Free Detection of Single‐Base Mismatches in DNA by Surface‐Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

    Evanthia Papadopoulou;Steven E. J. Bell

  • Towards practical and sustainable SERS: a review of recent developments in the construction of multifunctional enhancing substrates

    Chunchun Li;Yiming Huang;Xinyuan Li;Yingrui Zhang

  • Quantitative surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of dipicolinic acid - towards rapid anthrax endospore detection

    Steven E. J. Bell;Joseph N. Mackle;Narayana M. S. Sirimuthu

  • Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy as a Probe of Competitive Binding by Anions to Citrate-Reduced Silver Colloids

    Steven E. J. Bell;Narayana M. S. Sirimuthu

  • Preliminary investigation of the application of Raman spectroscopy to the prediction of the sensory quality of beef silverside.

    Rene J. Beattie;Steven J. Bell;Linda J. Farmer;Linda J. Farmer;Bruce.W. Moss;Bruce.W. Moss

  • A critical evaluation of Raman spectroscopy for the analysis of lipids: fatty acid methyl esters.

    J. Renwick Beattie;Steven E. J. Bell;Bruce W. Moss

  • Hydrogel-Forming Microneedle Arrays Allow Detection of Drugs and Glucose In Vivo: Potential for Use in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

    Ester Caffarel-Salvador;Aaron J. Brady;Eyman Eltayib;Teng Meng

  • Better understanding of mechanochemical reactions: Raman monitoring reveals surprisingly simple ‘pseudo-fluid’ model for a ball milling reaction

    Xiaohe Ma;Wenbing Yuan;Steven E. J. Bell;Stuart L. James

  • Rapid analysis of ecstasy and related phenethylamines in seized tablets by Raman spectroscopy

    Steven E. J. Bell;D. Thorburn Burns;Andrew C. Dennis;James S. Speers

  • Composition profiling of seized ecstasy tablets by Raman spectroscopy

    Steven E. J. Bell;D. Thorburn Burns;Andrew C. Dennis;Lindsay J. Matchett

  • Stable and uniform SERS signals from self-assembled two-dimensional interfacial arrays of optically coupled Ag nanoparticles.

    Magdalena P. Konrad;Andrew P. Doherty;Steven E. J. Bell

  • Controlling Assembly of Mixed Thiol Monolayers on Silver Nanoparticles to Tune Their Surface Properties

    Alan Stewart;Shuai Zheng;Maighréad R. McCourt;Steven E. J. Bell

Frequent Co-Authors

John J. McGarvey
John J. McGarvey Queen's University Belfast
Gavin Walker
Gavin Walker University of Limerick
Keith C. Gordon
Keith C. Gordon University of Otago
Gavin Andrews
Gavin Andrews University of New South Wales
Sebastian Schlücker
Sebastian Schlücker University of Duisburg-Essen
Sean P. Gorman
Sean P. Gorman Queen's University Belfast
Volker Deckert
Volker Deckert Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Duncan Graham
Duncan Graham University of Strathclyde
Michael M. Tunney
Michael M. Tunney Queen's University Belfast
Jeremy J. Baumberg
Jeremy J. Baumberg University of Cambridge

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to various specialized fields that blend science with practical applications. Many students consider pursuing related careers such as pharmacy, forensic science, or even roles in medical investigation. Understanding the educational requirements is crucial before embarking on these paths.

For those interested in healthcare, exploring pharmacist education requirements is a great start. Becoming a pharmacist typically requires rigorous training and licensure, with a strong foundation in chemistry and biology.

If the combination of chemistry and law enforcement appeals to you, a forensic science bachelor degree online offers flexibility and affordability for aspiring professionals who want to work on crime scene analysis or lab investigations.

For roles that involve examining causes of death, attending an autopsy technician school provides specific training in anatomy and pathology, often requiring hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge.

Additionally, advanced specialization is available through forensic psychology graduate programs online, which blend psychology and criminal investigation, perfect for those interested in behavioral aspects of crime.

Each career path requires unique education and skills, and pursuing an online degree can be a flexible way to stay on track while balancing other responsibilities.

Best Scientists Citing Steven E. J. Bell

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles