Gafaru Moro

Gafaru Moro is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in medical devices for gut microbiome research. His work focuses on designing ingestible and non-invasive devices for gastrointestinal fluid and microbiota sampling, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being.

He earned his Ph.D. from DTU in 2024 with the dissertation "Design of Small Mechanical Devices for Gut Sampling", supervised by Prof. Anja Boisen. His educational background includes advanced training in biomedical device engineering and microbiome analysis techniques.

Dr. Moro's research bridges Biomedical Engineering and Gut Microbiome Science, with core expertise in mechanical device prototyping, biocompatibility testing, and amplicon sequencing for microbiome analysis. His fingerprint reveals deep engagement with Intestine Flora, Ex Vivo/In Vitro Testing, and Disease Diagnostics through innovative sampling methodologies.

His publication trajectory shows concentrated advancement in gut-sampling technology: from fundamental material science (2023 elastomer review) to functional device validation (2024 gastric fluid sampler). Key trends include miniaturization of mechanical components, non-invasive sampling optimization, and integration of 3D-printed biocompatible materials for clinical translation.

Dr. Moro led the DTU-funded PhD project "Small Mechanical Devices for Gut Sampling" (2021-2025), securing collaboration with gastroenterology experts like Dr. Andreas Koulaouzidis. His network spans 12+ international researchers in medical device innovation and microbiome diagnostics.

He operates within DTU's Drug Delivery and Sensing research group, advancing device fabrication capabilities through silicone/polyurethane elastomer processing and in vitro testing infrastructure for next-generation gut health diagnostics.