Joseph H. Nevin

Joseph H. Nevin is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and currently serves as Assistant Dean in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on microelectronics, analog and integrated circuits, sensors, and systems, with notable contributions to lab-on-a-chip technologies and disposable biosensors for point-of-care diagnostics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1974)
• M.S. in Microelectronic Processing Systems, University of Cincinnati (1966)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1964)

Research Interests: Nevin’s work bridges microelectronics and biomedical engineering, emphasizing the development of cost-effective, integrated sensor systems. His lab-on-a-chip innovations leverage polymer substrates for disposable clinical diagnostics, while his analog circuit expertise supports signal processing in these systems. He has pioneered magnetic bead-based microfluidic systems for protein analysis and collaborated on charge-balanced biosensor transduction methods.

Grant Highlights:

• NSF Grant (2006-2010): $239,051 for nanoelectrode biosensor research
• Procter & Gamble Industry Grant (2005-2008): $75,000 for handheld sensor systems
• Ohio Board of Regents Grant (1997-2000): $225,000 for micromachining in analytical chemistry

Lab/Team: His research group integrates microfabrication, sensor design, and biomedical applications, with a focus on translating lab-scale technologies into portable diagnostic tools. Collaborations with industry partners like Procter & Gamble reflect his commitment to applied engineering solutions.