Saion Sinha

Saion Sinha is a Professor at the University of New Haven’s Tagliatela College of Engineering, specializing in Chemistry and Chemical & Biomedical Engineering. He leads multidisciplinary research in nanotechnology, focusing on biomedical diagnostics, cancer therapeutics, and biosensor development. His work bridges academia and industry, with seven patents commercialized. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky and postdoctoral training in nanotechnology at UNC Chapel Hill.

Education

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Kentucky
• B.S. and M.S. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

Research Interests

Dr. Sinha’s research integrates nanomaterials for biomedical applications, including magnetic nanoparticle-based cancer therapies, biosensor development for infectious diseases, and toxicity mitigation strategies. His lab emphasizes translating nanotechnology into clinical and industrial solutions, with funding from the DoD, NSF, and private sectors.

Awards & Recognition

• University Research Scholar
• Nominated for Connecticut Medal for Science and Blavatnik Award
• Recipient of Congressional Honor from Rosa DeLauro

Grants & Commercialization

He has secured grants for nanowire synthesis (2001), PLD systems (2002), and thermal studies (2002). Two patents have been commercialized, with ongoing efforts to transition lab innovations into market-ready products.

Labs & Collaborations

He contributes to the Biomaterials & Medical Device Innovation Laboratory (BMD iLab) and collaborates with institutions like PerkinElmer and Inframat Technologies. His teaching includes developing nanotechnology curricula at Southern Connecticut State University.