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Stephen Arnold is a University Professor and the Thomas Potts Professor of Applied Physics at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he leads the MicroParticle PhotoPhysics Laboratory for BioPhotonics (MP3L). His research focuses on innovative photonic techniques for biosensing, nanoparticle detection, and microcavity physics. Arnold’s work emphasizes Whispering Gallery Mode (WGM) resonators, enabling ultra-sensitive detection of individual viruses, proteins, and nanoparticles in real-time. His lab develops cutting-edge tools for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and fundamental optical studies.
Arnold’s research spans photonics, nanotechnology, and chemical engineering, with applications in bio-photonics and optofluidics. Notable contributions include hybrid plasmonic-photonic sensors, label-free molecular detection, and real-time nanoparticle sizing using WGM-based systems. His textbook Introduction to Modern Optics bridges foundational concepts with engineering applications.
He directs the MP3L, pioneering optical methods for studying microdroplet crystallization, laser-induced phase separation, and aerosol chemistry. Arnold’s inventions include patents on WGM-based biosensors and microfluidic systems. His work has been featured in media outlets like Futurity and highlighted in NYU’s biomedical engineering initiatives.
