Mark A. Hayes

Mark A. Hayes is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences, where he conducts interdisciplinary research spanning analytical chemistry, microfluidics, and bioanalytical technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University in 1993.

His research focuses on developing micro/nanofluidic platforms for ultrasmall-volume biological analysis, aiming to enable early disease detection through predictive pattern recognition. Key areas include:

• Dielectrophoresis for protein/cell separation
• Microfluidic biosensor design
• Surface chemistry and interfacial phenomena
• Pathogen isolation and characterization

Recent publications (2017-2021) demonstrate strong emphasis on dielectrophoretic separation mechanisms, microdevice optimization for biomedical applications, and theoretical modeling of electrokinetic phenomena. His work frequently integrates experimental validation with computational approaches.

He has mentored 60+ students (including 16 doctoral graduates) and secured research funding from NIH, NSF, and industry partners. Current projects include pathogen isolation platforms, biomarker concentration technologies, and electrophoretic separation systems.