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Professor Mak Paranjape is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Georgetown University and directs the Georgetown Nanoscience and Microtechnology Laboratory (GNuLab). His research focuses on engineering functional sensors for biomedical applications, particularly in non-invasive transdermal drug delivery and biomarker sensing. His work integrates advanced materials like carbon nanotubes, MoS2, and silk fibroin with microfluidic and nanofabrication techniques to create innovative medical devices.
Prof. Paranjape’s contributions span biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on translating laboratory innovations into practical healthcare solutions. He has pioneered transdermal patches for drug delivery and real-time biomarker monitoring, significantly impacting fields like diabetes management and neurological disease treatment.
He has been recognized as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2024) for his transformative contributions to medical technology. His mentorship spans all academic levels, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, biology, and physics. Key research themes include smart biomaterials, wearable diagnostics, and microfabricated sensor systems.
His lab, GNuLab, employs cutting-edge fabrication techniques akin to integrated circuit manufacturing, enabling precise control over material properties and device functionality. Current projects explore next-generation sensors for early disease detection and personalized drug delivery systems.
