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Sushanta Mitra is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and the Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo. He holds cross-appointments in multiple research groups and leads the Micro-Nano Scale Transport Lab. His research focuses on nanotechnology, microfluidics, biosensors, and fluid dynamics, with applications in energy systems, biomedical engineering, and soft matter physics.
Key research interests include liquid-liquid encapsulation, droplet dynamics, and advanced material characterization. His work spans interdisciplinary areas such as graphene physics, catalysis for fuel cells, and sensor development for medical diagnostics. He has pioneered techniques like magnetic manipulation of hydrogels and multilayer liquid encapsulation, with applications in drug delivery and environmental monitoring.
Recent publications highlight innovations in biosensing platforms, including SERS-based systems for tuberculosis and glioma detection. His studies on soft interfaces, droplet adhesion, and magnetic actuation contribute to advancements in soft robotics and biomedical devices. Mitra’s lab emphasizes practical applications of nanotechnology to address global challenges in health, energy, and sustainability.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His advising and grants involve collaborations in interdisciplinary projects, though specific details on grants or student advisement are not documented here. The Micro-Nano Scale Transport Lab serves as a hub for cutting-edge research in nanoscale transport phenomena and material science.
