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Dr. Nuwan Bandara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on single-molecule sensing using nanopores, combining chemistry, physics, engineering, and electronics. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Rhode Island (2018), followed by postdoctoral positions at Southern Methodist University, The Australian National University (ANU), and the University of California, Riverside. His work addresses challenges in nanopore technology, such as improving selectivity, sensitivity, and accessibility. Key areas include real-time monitoring of biomolecules (DNA, proteins, glycans), developing custom electronics for sensing platforms, and creating cost-effective fabrication methods using microcontroller technology.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, 2018
- Graduate Chemist, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2010
- Bachelor of Science, University of Colombo, 2010
Research Interests: Single-molecule analysis, nanopore-based biosensing, surface chemistry optimization, microcontroller-driven instrumentation, and data analysis algorithms. The lab emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches to advance low-cost, high-performance sensing technologies for healthcare and biotechnology applications.
Publications highlight innovations in nanopore fabrication, signal analysis, and biomarker detection. His team develops tools for high-throughput data extraction and integrates machine learning for enhanced discrimination of gases and biomolecules.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Mentors students in interdisciplinary research, with a focus on equipping them with skills in chemistry, physics, engineering, and coding. Collaborates on projects funded by initiatives like ANU’s 'Our Health in Our Hands' (OHIOH).
Labs/Teams: Leads a lab at The Ohio State University dedicated to advancing solid-state nanopore technology, emphasizing accessibility and real-world applications in healthcare diagnostics.
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