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Paul Bohn is the Arthur J. Schmitt Professor at the University of Notre Dame, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (College of Engineering) and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (College of Science). He leads an interdisciplinary research group that bridges chemistry, engineering, and health sciences, and is affiliated with the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health and the Center for Bioanalytical Metrology.
His research focuses on advancing chemical analysis at the nanoscale using molecular nanotechnology. Key areas include low-dimensional analytical electronics and photonics, analytical nanofluidics, and correlated imaging. His group develops innovative tools such as nanopore sensors, zero-mode waveguides, and microfluidic biosensors for applications in disease detection, microbial communication, and energy materials. By integrating nanofabrication, high-sensitivity spectroscopy, and electrochemistry, the Bohn Group pushes the limits of detection down to single molecules.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in developing ultrasensitive, miniaturized analytical platforms for biomedical and environmental applications. Themes include single-vesicle monitoring, bacterial metabolite detection, cytokine sensing for brain injury, and smart nanofluidic control. These works span journals in analytical chemistry, materials science, and microbiology, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of the research.
Awarded numerous honors, including:
- C.N. Reilley Award in Electroanalytical Chemistry (2022)
- American Chemical Society Award in Electrochemistry (2017)
- Theophilus Redwood Award, Royal Society of Chemistry (2010)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and AAAS
- Repeated inclusion in The Analytical Scientist Power List
Dr. Bohn has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to academic and industrial positions. His research is supported by strategic university initiatives and collaborative centers involving multiple institutions and industry partners. He continues to lead active research projects, publish in top-tier journals, and present nationally, reflecting sustained leadership in analytical science.
The Bohn Research Group fosters collaboration across disciplines and institutions, with strong ties to Purdue University, Indiana University, and biotechnology partners. The group emphasizes innovation in measurement science, aiming to translate fundamental discoveries into real-world diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
