Angelo Gaitas

Angelo Gaitas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with a joint affiliation at the Center for Biomedical Engineering & Science (CBES). His work bridges engineering, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications, focusing on microfabrication and cellular analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2013)
• M.B.A. in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (2002)
• M.S. in Nanotechnology Research/Physics, University of London – Royal Holloway College, UK (1998)
• B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, University of Wales – Swansea, UK (1997)

His research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and biology, particularly in microfluidics, bio-MEMS, mechanobiology, and advanced microscopy. He develops tools for single-cell analysis, especially using AFM and microfabricated sensors, with applications in cardiovascular disease modeling and regenerative medicine. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nanoscale sensing, iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, and temperature monitoring in biological systems, indicating a trend toward translational biomedical devices.

Dr. Gaitas has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text.

He is actively involved in research funding and advising, though specific students or grants are not listed. His lab likely focuses on developing microfabricated devices for biomedical diagnostics and cellular characterization, possibly involving interdisciplinary collaboration through CBES. His work emphasizes practical, real-world applications of engineering principles in healthcare.