Edward Furlani

Edward Furlani was a Professor in the Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He held joint appointments within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focused on computational methods for developing nanoscale materials and devices, including microfluidics, additive manufacturing, biosensing, and energy storage. Prior to academia, he worked at Eastman Kodak Research Labs, earning over 150 U.S. patents and recognition as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

Education:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 1977
• MA in Physics, University at Buffalo, 1980
• PhD in Theoretical Physics, University at Buffalo, 1982

Research Interests: Edward’s work spanned multidisciplinary fields such as nanophotonics, plasmonics, optofluidics, and biomagnetics. He pioneered computational modeling for inkjet systems, MEMS/MOEMS, and microfluidic devices. His innovations in magnetic nanoparticle self-assembly and photothermal therapy applications advanced biomedical and industrial technologies.

Awards:

• Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Advising & Grants: While no specific student advisees are listed, his contributions to industry partnerships and federal grants (e.g., NIH, NSF) supported collaborative research. He advised companies and served on editorial and review panels for journals and conferences.

Labs & Teams: He led interdisciplinary research teams at UB, focusing on biomaterials, energy systems, and medical device development. His work integrated computational modeling with experimental validation in microfluidics and nanotechnology.