Badri Aekbote

Dr Badri Aekbote serves as a Researcher in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow's School of Engineering. His work focuses on advanced micro/nanostructured systems with applications in biosensing, cell manipulation, and biomedical optics. Key research areas include optical trapping techniques, plasmonic sensing arrays, and nanomaterial-enabled biocompatible devices.

Notable contributions include developing microstructured tools for indirect optical manipulation of live cells, surface-enhanced Raman probes, and integrated optical biosensors for rapid pathogen detection. His interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering.

Recent advancements involve measuring vascular smooth muscle cell forces using novel microfabricated platforms and fluorous-directed DNA origami assemblies for nanoscale engineering. These innovations address critical challenges in biophotonics, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.