معرفی
Dr. Richard Fair is the Lord-Chandran Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Duke University, with a career spanning semiconductor physics, digital microfluidics, and lab-on-a-chip systems. His research group collaborates with faculty across Duke, Harvard, and Stanford in bioengineering, genomics, and environmental science to develop applications-driven microfluidic platforms.
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University (1969)
- B.S.E.E., Duke University (1964)
- M.S.E.E., Pennsylvania State University (1966)
Research interests focus on electrowetting-based microfluidics for biosensing, diagnostics, and synthetic biology applications. Key innovations include adaptive droplet routing, magnetic bead manipulation, and integrated optical sensors for real-time analyte detection in environmental and medical contexts.
Recent publications emphasize deep reinforcement learning for biochip automation, fluorescent nucleosome detection, and inorganic ion analysis in aerosols. Collaborations with institutions like Advanced Liquid Logic and NSF-funded projects highlight his interdisciplinary approach.
- IEEE Third Millennium Medal (2000)
- Solid State Science and Technology Award (Electrochemical Society, 2003)
- Gordon E. Moore Medal (2009)
- Fellow, IEEE and Electrochemical Society
Grants include NSF awards with Nan Jokerst and Krish Chakrabarty for adaptive lab-on-a-chip optical control, DARPA funding for genomic engineering platforms, and collaborations with the Desert Research Institute on airborne particle sensing. His lab develops scalable solutions for environmental monitoring, clinical diagnostics, and synthetic biology applications.
