Edgar Goluch

Edgar Goluch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on developing biosensor technologies and microfluidic systems for studying microbial communities, infectious diseases, and environmental samples. He specializes in electrochemical detection methods for pathogens and biomolecules, with applications in chronic wound infection monitoring, gut microbiome analysis, and water quality assessment.

Dr. Goluch's work integrates nanotechnology and biomedical engineering principles to create innovative diagnostic tools, such as antibody-based biosensors and nanofluidic devices for isolating unculturable bacteria. His lab also explores quorum sensing mechanisms in polymicrobial infections and develops forward osmosis systems for sample concentration.

Key areas of expertise include microbial ecology, electrochemistry, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. His recent publications (2020–2023) emphasize in-situ bacterial capture, gut sulfur cycling dynamics, and portable diagnostic systems. He advises students like Pranali J. Buch, whose research aligns with his focus on clinical and environmental microbiology.