Sanna Auer

Sanna Auer is a Researcher and Project Manager in Physics at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. She completed her doctoral thesis titled "Biofunctionalized surfaces for molecular sensing" in 2013. Her research focuses on biosensor technology, molecular sensing, and surface chemistry, with contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental sustainability.

Key research interests include label-free biosensor performance optimization, protein immobilization techniques, and applications in virus detection. Her work integrates biophysics, analytical chemistry, and material science to develop advanced biosensing platforms.

Notable publications include studies on layer thickness effects in biosensors (2024), surface characteristics for avidin functionality (2018), and norovirus antibody detection (2015). Her research has been cited over 60 times and referenced in 3 patents, with significant reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley.

Collaborations span international teams, reflecting her expertise in interdisciplinary biosensor development. While no formal awards are listed, her impactful contributions to molecular sensing are evident through citation metrics and patent applications.