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Megan McCleanView profile

Associate Professor

• Systems Biology
• Synthetic Biology
• Cellular Engineering
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Megan McClean is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Engineering. Her research integrates bioengineering, microfluidics, and optogenetics to study microbial signal processing, with a focus on model and pathogenic yeasts. Research Interests: Systems Biology: Investigating how cells process complex stimuli through dynamic signaling networks. Synthetic Biology: Designing and building biological systems for controlled experimentation. Cellular Engineering: Developing tools to manipulate and monitor cellular behavior. Signal Processing: Understanding how biological inputs are transduced and interpreted at the cellular level. Her recent publications highlight a strong emphasis on high-throughput optogenetic platforms like Lustro, automation in biological experiments, and quantitative analysis of yeast signaling and gene regulation. The work spans synthetic biology, systems biology, and bioengineering, with increasing integration of microfluidics and real-time cellular monitoring. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2021) WARF Innovation Award Finalist (2020) Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator Award (2019) Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (2018) Frontier Innovator, Wellcome Trust (2015) Kavli Fellow, US National Academy of Sciences (2015) Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interface (2013) Lewis-Sigler Fellowship, Princeton University (2009) Lucent GRPW Graduate Fellowship (2003) Peirce Fellowship, Harvard SEAS (2003) Member, Phi Beta Kappa (2003) UC Berkeley Alumni Scholars Leadership Scholarship (2000) Member, Phi Theta Kappa (1996) Advising & Grants: She advises graduate students through BME 890 (Pre-dissertation Research) and BME 990 (Research and Thesis), indicating active mentorship. Her research is supported by major grants including the NSF CAREER Award and the NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, reflecting sustained funding and recognition. Labs & Teams: The McClean research group develops and applies advanced bioengineering tools such as microfluidic devices and optogenetic platforms to study cellular decision-making in yeast. The team emphasizes high-throughput, automated experimentation, as demonstrated by the Lustro system.

Mohammad AlhawariView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Harvesting Circuits
• Power Management Circuits
• Mixed-signal computing for AI
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Mohammad Alhawari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wayne State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Khalifa University (2016), an M.Sc. in Microsystem Engineering from Masdar Institute (2012), and a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from Yarmouk University (2008). As director of the Intelligent Chips (iChip) research lab, he leads innovative work in Systems-on-Chip for automotive, biomedical, IoT, and wireless applications. Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Khalifa University (2016) M.Sc., Microsystem Engineering, Masdar Institute (2012) B.Sc., Electronic Engineering, Yarmouk University (2008) His research interests span energy harvesting circuits, power management circuits, mixed-signal computing for AI, and applications in Powering Future SoCs, AI Hardware, Smart Healthcare, and Advanced Communication Systems. His work addresses challenges in emerging technologies and aims to develop a skilled workforce in smart technologies. Dr. Alhawari has received prestigious awards, including the 2023 NSF CAREER Award and the 2023 Faculty Research Excellence Award. He has secured funding from the NSF, MEDC, and industry partners, authored/co-authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications, one book, and three book chapters, and holds five granted patents with one pending. The iChip lab fosters partnerships with high-tech industries in Detroit and beyond, focusing on integrated system solutions and workforce training. Dr. Alhawari also contributes to semiconductor education and training networks, as highlighted in recent Wayne State University news.

• Microfluidics
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Esak (Isaac) Lee is an Assistant Professor at the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University since 2019. He combines principles from engineering, biology, and medicine to develop novel approaches for improving human health, focusing on lymphatic and blood vessel biology. Current: Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University Previous: Postdoctoral Fellow, Wyss Institute & Boston University Education: Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Johns Hopkins University His research interests include: Microfluidics and organ-on-chip technology Tissue engineering and biomaterials Biomechanics and mechanobiology in vascular systems Molecular and cellular engineering for disease modeling Regenerative medicine applications for cancer and immune diseases Edema and lymphedema treatment strategies Dr. Lee's work emphasizes creating 3D organ-on-chip systems to study vascular interactions. His publications demonstrate expertise in lymphatic biology, cancer metastasis, and neurovascular modeling. Awarded: NSF Career Award (2024) Nancy and Peter Meinig Investigatorship (2019) Microcirculatory Society Lymphatic Research Award (2021) GRC Lymphatics Young Investigator Award (2018) BMES Cellular & Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator (2023) As an educator, Dr. Lee teaches core topics in biomedical engineering including cancer immuno-engineering and biomaterials. His lab at Cornell fosters interdisciplinary research through bioengineered in vitro models that replicate human physiology with high precision.

Suraj CheemaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microelectronics
• Ferroelectric Materials
• Energy Storage
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Suraj Cheema is the AMAX Career Development Professor and Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, with a joint appointment in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on atomic-scale engineering of ferroelectric materials for energy-efficient microelectronics, including negative capacitance effects to enhance device performance. He leads the Ferroelectric Materials and Devices Group, emphasizing lab-to-fab translation of next-generation technologies. Education: B.S. in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics from Columbia University (Francis Rhodes Prize recipient), Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley, and postdoc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Berkeley. His internship at MIT Lincoln Laboratory integrated ferroelectric materials into defense transistor technologies. Research interests span ferroelectric heterostructures, energy storage capacitors, and self-powered microsystems. Recent work explores ultralow-power logic transistors and on-chip energy harvesting. Key awards include the 2024 Early Career Development Award (MIT RLE), 2023 Young Faculty Award (MIT.nano), and the 2023 Richard L. Greene Dissertation Award (APS). His articles address advanced transistor design, ferroelectric memory, and material characterization. Future projects aim to develop self-powered intelligent microsystems combining computing, memory, and sensing. His work bridges materials innovation with practical applications in sustainable electronics.

Yan Yan Shery HuangView profile

Professor

• Bioengineering
• 3D Bioprinting
• Biofabrication
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Professor Yan Yan Shery Huang is a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering, leading the 'Biointerface' research group. She holds a strategic role in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and serves as an Associate Editor for multiple journals including ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Microsystems & Nanoengineering . Her work bridges engineering, biology, and computer science. Education: MEng in Materials Science from Imperial College London (2007), PhD in Physics from Cambridge (2011). Her research focuses on sustainable biofabrication, 3D printing for healthcare, and AI-driven clinical informatics. Key themes include organ-on-a-chip systems, eco-friendly biomaterials, and wearable health sensors. Her group's innovations address personalized medicine, animal-free drug testing, and circular economy solutions. Recent recognition: Winner of the 2024 BioMedEng Innovation Award. She supervises PhD students and actively mentors early-career researchers. Her lab, Biointerface@CUED, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research, with projects spanning bioelectronics, soft robotics, and tissue engineering.

Jun-Chau ChienView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biosystems & Computational Biology
• Bioelectronics
• Microfluidics
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Jun-Chau Chien is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds the Weber Family Engineering Faculty Fellowship. He is affiliated with the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center (BSAC) and the Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC). His research bridges integrated circuits with bio- and quantum technologies, focusing on biosensors, molecular engineering, and mm-wave ICs for biomedical and quantum applications. Education: B.S. and M.S., National Taiwan University Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, UC Berkeley (2015) Postdoctoral Training, Stanford University (2016–2017) Prior Experience: Research Engineer, Stanford EE (2017–2021) Assistant Professor, National Taiwan University Industrial roles at Xilinx, InvenSense, LifeSignals, and INanobio Research Interests: Analog/mixed-signal IC design for biomedical applications Bioelectronics and implantable/ wearable sensors RF/mm-wave circuits for quantum interfaces and medical imaging CMOS-microfluidics integration for point-of-care diagnostics Advanced calibration techniques for high-frequency devices Awards: 2022 IEEE BioCAS Best Paper Award 2019 IEEE CICC Outstanding Paper Award NSF CAREER Award (2025) MTT-S Graduate Fellowship (2014) Lab & Outreach: Chien Lab focuses on bio-IC convergence and quantum interfaces Develops wearable/implantable biosensors and mm-wave imagers Hosts community outreach programs for junior high/high school students He teaches EE 194 and EE 290 on integrated circuit testing and is actively involved in ISSCC technical committees.

• Biophysics
• Microsystems
• Cancer Research
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Brice Lapin is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institut Curie in Paris, affiliated with the MMBM team (Macromolecules and Microsystems in Biology and Medicine) within the UMR168 unit (Physics of Cells and Cancer). His work bridges biophysics, microsystem design, and cancer cell behavior analysis. Research Focus: Development of multitubular kidney-on-chip models Methodologies: Microfabrication, tissue engineering, biofluidics Applications: Studying renal diseases and cystic pathophysiology

Paul H. DavisView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
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Dr. Paul H. Davis is an Assistant Dean of Research in the College of Engineering and Principal Research Scholar at the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University. With appointments since 2012, he oversees the Surface Science Laboratory (SSL) while maintaining active collaborations across physics, chemistry, and materials science disciplines. PhD in Chemical Physics, Stanford University Postdoctoral Fellowship, Santa Clara University Dr. Davis specializes in ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy (including VSFG), nanomaterials characterization , and surface science instrumentation (AFM/SEM). His work intersects materials development , corrosion analysis , and biomedical applications through scanning probe microscopy. Current research trends include: Advanced semiconductor contact engineering Molecular dimer configuration analysis Ophthalmological biomechanics Battery material characterization Corrosion mapping in metallic welds Dr. Davis leads significant NSF and NIGMS-funded projects focused on: Integrated AFM/confocal microscopy systems Nanoscale characterization infrastructure The Surface Science Lab under his direction serves as a multi-disciplinary research hub supporting collaborations across condensed matter physics, biomedical engineering, and materials development initiatives.

Osamu TabataView profile

Professor

• MEMS
• Nanotechnology
• Micro/Nano Systems Engineering
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Osamu Tabata is a Professor at the Department of Microengineering, Kyoto University, and a member of the School of Soft Matter Research at FRIAS, Freiburg. He holds a M.S. (1981) and Ph.D. (1993) from Nagoya Institute of Technology. His career includes roles at Toyota Central R&D Labs and Ritsumeikan University before joining Kyoto University in 2003. He has been a guest professor at the University of Freiburg (2000) and ETH Zurich (2001). His research focuses on micro/nano processes, MEMS, and SENS (Synthetic Engineering for Nano Systems), assembling functional components into nanosystems. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems and holds editorial roles in other journals. Research Highlights: Dr. Tabata pioneered SENS, a method to integrate micro/nano components like chips, particles, and cells onto MEMS substrates. His work includes DNA functional block assembly using NEMS assemblers and DNA origami scaffolds. Current FRIAS projects involve programmable self-assembly using DNA-coded adhesive sequences. Awards include multiple R&D 100 Awards (1993, 1998) and the Science News Award (1987). He is a senior member of IEEE and affiliated with several engineering societies.

• Lab on Chip
• Medical Devices
• Microfabrication
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Lopez Martinez, Joan Antoni is a researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Escola Superior d'Enginyeries Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual de Terrassa (ESEIAAT) and the Department of Graphic and Design Engineering. He is a key member of the CATMech research group (Centre Avançat de Tecnologies Mecàniques), contributing to advanced mechanical technologies with a focus on microsystems and industrial applications. His research interests span Lab-on-a-Chip systems , microfluidics , microfabrication , medical devices , microplastics , product design , and sensors . His work integrates engineering principles with applications in health, environment, and education. He employs tools such as Ansys and Catia for simulation and design. The recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong trend in microfluidic diagnostics , gas and ionic sensors , environmental monitoring (especially microplastics), and educational innovation . These studies combine experimental design, numerical modeling, and practical implementation, often using 3D printing and advanced materials. His scientific awards include multiple recognitions for teaching excellence, such as the Reconeixement als mèrits docents d’especial qualitat and the Premi Societat Catalana de Tecnologia for student projects. These highlight his commitment to pedagogical innovation. Lopez Martinez has led and participated in numerous research and educational projects, including competitive R&D+i initiatives like SOCIAL BLOOMING HUB and EmotionalSigns , and educational innovations such as LAB-VIDEO UPC for remote engineering labs. His collaborations extend across departments and research groups at UPC, particularly with experts in mechanical, biomedical, and environmental engineering. He is actively involved in research labs and teams, primarily within the CATMech center and its Microtech division, where he contributes to industry-oriented microtechnology development. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in health, sustainability, and industrial innovation.

• Nanobioengineering
• Biosensors
• Lab-on-a-Chip
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Prof. Josep Samitier Martí is the Director of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and a Full Professor in the Faculty of Physics (Department of Electronics) at the University of Barcelona. He leads the Nanobioengineering research group, a multidisciplinary team focused on applying nanotechnology for developing new biomedical systems and devices, particularly for diagnostic purposes and integrated microfluidic Organ-on-Chip devices. His research spans three convergent areas: Biosensors and Lab-on-a-Chip devices for clinical diagnosis and monitoring Nanotechnology applied to biomolecule interaction studies and micro/nano-environments for regenerative medicine Microfluidic systems for biological studies and Organ-on-Chip devices Prof. Samitier's work focuses on fabricating microsystems containing living cells that recapitulate tissue and organ level functions in vitro and developing portable diagnostic devices for Point-of-Care applications. His group's main activities include engineering and biochemical functionalization of biomaterials integrated with microfluidics systems, with applications ranging from cancer detection to neurodegenerative disease modeling. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on nanotechnology applications in biomedicine, particularly in developing advanced microfluidic systems, creating biomimetic models of human organs, and designing novel biosensors. His work spans multiple disciplines including nanotechnology, microfluidics, cancer biology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine, with significant contributions to understanding cellular mechanisms at the nanoscale and developing practical diagnostic tools. Scientific awards: Barcelona city Prize of the Barcelona Council in the area of technology (2003) Prof. Samitier coordinates the Spanish Platform on Nanomedicine and serves as president of the Associació Catalana d'Entitats de Recerca (ACER). His research group has secured numerous grants supporting their work in nanobioengineering and has established collaborations with clinical and industrial partners to translate research into practical applications. The Nanobioengineering group maintains strong partnerships with hospitals and industry for developing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. His laboratory, the Nanobioengineering group at IBEC, consists of researchers from diverse backgrounds working together to apply nanotechnology for biomedical applications. The team develops microsystems containing living cells that mimic tissue and organ functions, with a particular focus on creating portable diagnostic devices for Point-of-Care use. Their work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in clinical settings.

Gilad YossifonView profile

Professor

• Microfluidics
• Nanofluidics
• Robotics
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Prof. Gilad Yossifon is a faculty member at the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University . He leads the Micro and Nano-Fluidics and Robots Laboratory , focusing on electrokinetics in micro- and nano-fluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip applications, and autonomous particle systems. Education: Affiliated with Tel Aviv University and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Research Interests span microfluidics, nanofluidics, and robotics. His work explores active particles as mobile microelectrodes, dielectrophoretic cargo manipulation, and electrically powered microrobotics for biomedical applications. Key areas include label-free transport systems, field-gradient optimization, and reconfigurable microfluidic components. Recent Articles demonstrate his group's expertise in frequency-dependent cargo selectivity, 3D electrokinetic trapping, and integration of active colloids with dielectrophoretic forces. These publications highlight applications in sample analysis , single-cell processing , and bottom-up fabrication techniques for microsystems. Scientific Recognition includes grants from the US-Israel Binational Science Foundation , Israel Science Foundation , and fellowships from Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute and Gutwirth Foundation . Technological Contributions involve developing microfluidic chambers with Indium Tin Oxide substrates, COMSOL simulations of field gradients, and hardware for electrically powered micromotors. Collaborative work extends to directed cargo transport systems and microscale biosensing platforms.

Dong LiuView profile

Professor

• Phase Change Heat Transfer
• Convective Heat Transfer
• Multiphase Flow
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Dr. Dong Liu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, where he has held faculty positions since 2007 (Assistant Professor: 2007–2013; Associate Professor: 2013–2020; Professor: 2020–present). He directs the Microscale Thermal Transport Laboratory and serves as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications (2023–present). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2006), and M.S./B.S. degrees in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University. Liu's research focuses on interdisciplinary thermal-fluid sciences, including: Phase change heat transfer (boiling, Leidenfrost phenomena) Micro/nanofluidic systems for energy conversion Electrowetting-enabled thermal management Optofluidic and photothermal technologies Multiphase flow dynamics in advanced materials Applications span electronics cooling, renewable energy, and biomedical devices. His recent publications (2017–2023) demonstrate consistent innovation in heat transfer enhancement, with themes including electrowetting-modulated boiling, laser-driven microfluidics, plasmonic thermal control, and nanoscale thermometry. Over 60% of articles involve experimental validation of novel concepts for industrial thermal management. Awards & Leadership: ASME Fellow (2024) Director of Graduate Studies (2020–present) Chair of multiple faculty search committees (Thermal Science, 2014–2023) As Director of Graduate Studies, Liu oversees academic programs and advises students in thermal sciences. He holds patents for microfluidic pumping systems and neural scaffold alignment technologies. His laboratory collaborates with national institutes and industry partners on next-generation thermal management solutions.

Ashutosh AgarwalView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Microsystems Engineering
• Organ on Chip
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Ashutosh Agarwal serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Miami with dual leadership appointments: Co-Director of Engineering Cancer Cures at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Director of Engineering and Applied Physics at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute. His research mission focuses on developing human-relevant organ mimic platforms for drug discovery, disease modeling, mechanistic studies, and stem cell evaluation. The Physiomimetic Microsystems Lab (Agarwal Lab) pioneers Organ on Chip technology to create precision treatment frameworks through microsystems engineering. Dr. Agarwal's laboratory work bridges engineering and biomedical sciences to replicate human organ functions, enabling accelerated therapeutic development for complex diseases in cancer and urology research contexts.

• Nanomaterials
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)
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Dr. Ioana Andreea Brezestean is a Recognised Researcher (R2) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDETIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She holds a PhD in Physics (2022) and Master's/MSc degrees in Medical Physics (2013-2015) from Babeș-Bolyai University. Her research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and microfluidic sensing platforms for environmental safety and biomedical applications. Education: MSc in Medical Physics (2013) Master in Medical Physics (2015) PhD in Physics (2022) Her work integrates nanofabrication techniques like Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) and Magnetron Sputtering (MS) to develop ultrasensitive SERS substrates for detecting neurodegenerative disease biomarkers (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) and environmental pollutants (e.g., pesticides, persistent organic pollutants). Recent publications highlight advancements in thermoplasmonic sensing, hybrid ZnO@Ag nanostructures, and bio-inspired microfluidic systems. Dr. Brezestean leads projects such as "NanedisSERS" (SERS nanoplatform for neurodegenerative diseases) and "Antibresissers" (nanoscreening for antibiotic resistance). Her expertise spans nanomaterials, molecular dynamics, and characterization techniques including UV-Vis, microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Technical Infrastructure: Works in the Molecular and Biomolecular Technologies research team, utilizing advanced facilities like pulsed laser deposition systems and high-throughput nanoimprint platforms.