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Thomas Laurell is a Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, leading the Acoustofluidics group within the Division for Biomedical Engineering. He serves as Principal Investigator for multidisciplinary initiatives including MultiPark (Parkinson's disease research), NanoLund (nanoscience), and LUCC (cancer center). His research focuses on acoustophoresis-based lab-on-a-chip technology for non-contact cell separation and biomarker analysis.
Research Interests: He develops label-free microfluidic systems using acoustic standing wave fields to manipulate cells and microparticles in biofluids. Applications include circulating tumor cell isolation, exosome separation for cancer biomarker profiling (e.g., miRNA and proteomics), and organs-on-chip diagnostics. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and innovation.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Poster Award (2023)
- Springer Nature Test of Time Award (2022)
- Distinguished Visiting Professor (2020)
- Fellow of University of Tokyo School of Engineering (2016)
- Member, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2010)
Projects & Infrastructure: Currently leads 5 active research projects (e.g., Acoustofluidics in Hydrogel) and coordinates Life Science Microfluidics infrastructure. Recent projects include exosome separation (AcouSome) and plant pathogen diagnostics (PathogenWatch).
