Sensing technology,
nano-biotechnology,
material science.

We work in the overlap of these three fields to provide pertinent solutions to healthcare. The lab's interests run across medical-device development, bio-nanosensors, nanodiagnostics, nanoanalytics, and the pre-formulation and formulation of smart materials.

Medical device development BioNanoSensors NanoDiagnostics NanoAnalytics Smart materials

Nitrite Watchdog: is there too much nitrite in our water?

ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 2025 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Weedkiller Watch: finding picloram in rice fields

Nanoscale, 2025 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Antioxidant Tracker: measuring the body’s bodyguard molecule

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Vitamin Spotter: catching vitamin B9 in two seconds

ACS Analytical Chemistry, 2024 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Magnetic Fishing: catching a cancer protein in cell extract

Small, 2026 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Saliva Sleuth: a spit test for an oral-cancer marker

Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2023 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Laser Paper Lab: a paper chip that checks water and milk

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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Caffeine Counter: how much caffeine is in your cup?

Food Chemistry, 2025 — the paper explained in six illustrated pages.

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