Research Programs

Our Research

Our research spans the frontiers of nanotechnology and biotechnology, pushing the boundaries of what is measurable and manipulable at the molecular scale.

Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) & Rapid Diagnostics

Developing rapid, portable, and cost-effective diagnostic tools that bring clinical-grade testing directly to the patient’s bedside. Our work focuses on decentralizing healthcare by reducing the "sample-to-result" time, enabling immediate clinical decisions in both urban and resource-limited settings.

Microfluidics & Bio-microsystems (Lab-on-Chip)

Engineering miniaturized platforms that integrate complex laboratory functions onto a single chip. We specialize in the precise manipulation of fluids at the sub-millimeter scale to automate biological analysis, reduce reagent consumption, and increase diagnostic speed.

Biosensing (Optical & Electrochemical Systems)

Developing high-sensitivity sensors that translate biological interactions into measurable signals. Our research focuses on leveraging optical and electrochemical transduction methods to detect pathogens, biomarkers, and chemical pollutants with extreme precision.

Paper- and Strip-Based Devices

Paper strip devices are being fabricated for AST of foodborne bacteria, offering simple and field‑deployable solutions. Lateral flow assays (LFA) are being expanded for infectious disease diagnostics.

Tissue Engineering & Organ-on-Chip

The lab will explore tissue engineering and organ‑on‑chip systems to simulate physiological environments for drug screening, cancer biology, and personalized medicine. Building on microfluidic expertise, this direction will merge diagnostics with regenerative medicine, offering holistic biomedical solutions in the future.

Microrobots

Polymer‑based microrobots will be developed to perform small‑scale sampling, drug release, and environmental monitoring. Although currently at an early stage, this research will open pathways for autonomous microsystems capable of performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks in complex environments.