Craig Priest

Professor Craig Priest is a faculty member at the University of South Australia within UniSA STEM, focusing on microfluidics, optofluidics, and interfacial science applications. He serves as a Research Degree Supervisor and has contributed to advancements in sensor technology, biomedical engineering, and materials science.

• Key Research Themes:
  • Development of micropillar array-integrated sensors for rapid vapor detection
  • 3D-printed microstructures to mitigate matrix effects in electrochemical sensing
  • Wettability engineering for passive fluid control in lab-on-a-chip devices
  • PDMS-PS bonding protocols enabling robust cell culture platforms like Heart-Dyno
• Collaborations & Grants:
  • Collaborated with Queensland University of Technology and QIMR Berghofer on biomedical devices
  • Involved in ARC grants: ARC IH150100028 and ARC DP1094337
  • Industry partnerships with BHP Billiton and ULVAC Inc.
• Academic Contributions:
  • Published in IEEE Sensors, APL Materials, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Active in microfluidic device design for biomedical and environmental applications
  • Developed evaporation-driven fluid transport systems for portable biosensing platforms